HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY - SEPT 1975Bakersfield, California, July 14, 1975
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., July 14, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Mayor Bleecker
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend
Berent Knutsen of the Bethel Temple Assembly of God Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Seeales, Strong, Barton,
Bleeeker, Christensen
Absent: Mayor Hart
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 23, 1975 and
budget session of June 23, 1975 were approved as presented.
Presentation of Retirement Plaque.
Vice-Mayor Bleecker presented a retirement plaque to
Harley Kimble of the Police Department, who completed 24 years of
service with the City of Bakersfield, effective July 13, 1975.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mr. Henry Young, 2121 - 22nd Street, requested the Council
to endorse the concept of extending the AMTRAK route from Bakersfield
to Jacksonville, Florida.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Rogers,
the Council went on record as supporting the concept of extending
the AMTRAK route from Bakersfield to Jacksonville, Florida.
Deferral of action on Bakersfield
Cable TV's request for a rate
increase.
The public hearing was held on May 12, 1975 and Bakers-
field Cable TV requested deferral of any action, by the Council,
until June 2, 1975 in order to provide additional financial
information. On June 2, 1975 another extension was granted until
July 14, 1975.
Bakersfield Cable TV just recently submitted additional
financial information to the City and the staff has not had
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sufficient time to analyze and evaluate it.
would recommend that action be continued until
of July 28, 1975.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders,
Therefore, the staff
the Council Meeting
determination
whether or not a rate adjustment is justified for Bakersfield Cable
TV, Inc., was deferred until July 28, 1975.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, communication from
E. W. Flickinger, D.D.S., 1735 - 28th Street, regarding smoking in
public places, was read, received and ordered placed on file.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, communication from
Mr. Clifford C. Strait resigning from the Board of Building and
Housing Appeals, was accepted and the Mayor was requested to send
a letter of appreciation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, communication from
Glenn H. Barnett, Mayor of California City, concerning efforts to
qualify a constitutional amendment proposing extended paramutual
wagering throughout the State and gaming within the cities of
California City and Adelanto as an experimental twenty-five year
pilot project for the State of California, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Council Statements.
Councilman Christensen read a letter addressed to Council-
man Rogers from Mr. Avery Allen, 1316 Radcliffe Avenue, requesting
that the Columbus-Panorama entrance to the Sanitary Landfill be
reopened as an "exit only" road.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Christensen,
the Council went on record as being in favor of opening an "exit
only" route from the Sanitary Landfill onto Panorama Drive.
Mr. Avery Allen thanked the Council for their support.
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Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Draft Environmental
Impact Report regarding Use and Disposition of Property and Water
Rights acquired by the City of Bakersfield from Tenneco West, Inc.,
in Settlement of Litigation, Volume I and II, dated July 14, 1975,
prepared by Thomas M. Stetson, Civil and Consulting Engineers, was
received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager Bergen stated that copies of the Draft EIR
were mailed today to numerous organizations, as required by law,
and copies will be available, in the City Clerk's office, for sale
to the public for the cost of printing, $20.00 plus tax.
Reports.
Progress Report from City Manager on
Community Development Program.
The City was notified on June 6 that its com-
munity development application for the 1975-76
year has been approved. This informational
report summarizes the current status of the
plans to be undertaken during the next twelve
months to implement the Community Development
Program.
PLANNING PROGRAM ($121,000)
A total of $121,000 of the City's first-year
funds have been allocated for development of
a comprehensive community development plan.
With this level of expenditure, the City will
be able to accomplish in one year of planning
what normally would require three years to
complete. The plan will be divided into four
categories as follows:
Development of Policy Plan. This plan will
identify existing city policies and recom-
mend policy changes where necessary in such
areas as annexation and urban growth, land
use, transportation, environmental concerns,
and public safety.
Development of Target Area Plan. A specific
target area plan will be prepared during the
first year for those parts of the community
which are generally characterized by physical
blight and deterioration, substantial land
use and/or transportation problems, and a
disproportionate concentration of substandard
housing units. The target area boundaries
are generally Freeway 99 (west), Mount
Vernon Avenue (eas0, Columbus Street (north),
and Brundage Lane (south).
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The plan will include a survey of existing
conditions and preparation of short, inter-
mediate, and long-range plans for community
improvement. The Plan will be prepared by
the Community Development Department with
assistance of a planning consultant firm.
Proposals from planning consultants are
presently being reviewed. The results will
be presented to the City Council at the
July 28 meeting.
Development of a Resource Allocation Plan.
This plan will include establishment of a
priority system to assist in the allocation
of city funds, including the Capital Improve-
ment Program budget. Priority needs will be
identified through such things as surveys,
community meetings, and available statistical
information.
Revision and Modification of City Ordinances.
Implementation of the community development
plan will require adjustments in various
city ordinances to conform with city policies
and programs.
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS ($92,000)
These improvements include construction of three
storm drain projects ($75,000); construction of
approximately 3,600 feet of curbs and gutters
in older neighborhoods ($15,000); and purchase
of seedlings for a city tree farm ($2,000).
The storm drain projects will be scheduled for
the early part of 1975. The staff is in the
process of preparing specific guidelines for
the other two projects.
HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS ($7,000)
These discretionary funds will be used by the
Building Director to bring existing housing
dwellings up to city housing code requirements.
A determination will be made on a case-by-case
basis of how these funds can be best allocated
after initial appraisals and reviews of neighbor-
hood areas.
SPOT BLIGHT IMPROVEMENTS ($86,000)
It is anticipated, at this time, that these funds
will be spent in the downtown redevelopment area
during the first year. Funds in future years will
be spent in areas upon recommendations contained
in the community development plan.
With the exception of the planning program, all
of the other projects scheduled for this year
will require preparation of specific environ-
mental impact reports.
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This report is intended for informational
purposes. The staff would be pleased to answer
any questions regarding the program's current
or proposed status.
Councilman Strong questioned the staff regarding the
hiring of a planning consultant firm.
After considerable discussion, upon a motion by Council-.
man Rogers, Progress Report from City Manager on Community Develop-
merit Program, including a list of all planning consultant firms who
submitted a proposal, was referred to the Governmental Efficiency
and Personnel Committee for study, by the following roll call vote.:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: Councilmen Medders, Seeales
Absent: None
Councilman Medders, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 5-75 regarding Transfer of Funds
for Construction of Landscaped Traffic Barriers in Downtown Area,
as follows:
In 1974, the City and the Downtown Business
Association signed an agreement providing for
the construction of landscaped traffic barriers
on both sides of Chester Avenue in the down-
town area. The agreement provided that the
total cost of the structures originally esti-
mated at $48,000 would be shared equally between
the City and the Downtown Business Association.
A total of $40,000 has been spent to complete
the landscaped traffic barriers on the west side
of Chester. This amount was more than originally
estimated due to the installation of additional
benches and landscaping. The Downtown Business
Association concurred with these additional
expenses.
An additional $17,200 is needed to complete the
remaining structures at six intersections on
the east side of Chester Avenue. If the pro-
posed downtown regional shopping center becomes
a reality, the City Redevelopment Agency would
reimburse the City and the Downtown Business
Association for the value of any of the structures
that had to be removed.
The Budget Review and Finance Committee concurs
with the recommendation of the Business Develop-
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ment and Parking Committee that the City has
made a commitment to complete this project in
total, and that work on construction of the
landscaped traffic barrier structures on the
east side of Chester Avenue should proceed
immediately. The Budget Review and Finance
Committee recommends that $17,200 be transferred
from the City Council Contingency Fund in order
to complete this project by October l, 1975.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Report No. 5-75 of
the Budget Review and Finance Committee regarding Transfer of Funds
for Construction of Landscaped Traffic Barriers in Downtown Area,
was approved and authorization was granted to transfer $17,200.00
from the Council's Contingency Fund Account No. 11-510-6100 to
Account No. 25-795-9400.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 4665 to 4905,
inclusive, in the amount of $687,688.27.
(b)
Claim for Personal Injuries from Jean
Parrish, 39 Kincaid Street. (Refer to
City Attorney)
(c)
Claim for Damages from Rick Allen Brannon
and Mary Grace Brannon, 14311 Addison,
Apt. 110, Sherman Oaks, California.
(Refer to City Attorney)
(d) Claim for Damages from P. I. McDaniel,
418 Dahlia Street. (Refer to City Attorney)
(e)
Lease Agreement for City property at
Treatment Plant No. 3 providing for
development of land for agricultural
purposes that will utilize the effluent
water from the treatment plant.
(f)
Contract with Victor A. and Velma A.
Supertino for improvements required under
Parcel Nap 3036.
(g)
Plans and Specifications for the widening
of the southerly extension of Wilson Road
and widening a portion of Planz Road east
of Wilson Road.
(h)
Plans and Specifications for resurfacing
portions of Noble Avenue, Yale Avenue and
Berkeley Street.
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(i) Plans and Specifications for the construc-
tion of Landscaped Traffic Barriers on "K"
Street and "L" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Items (a), (b),
(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (i) of the Consent Calendar, were
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, low bid of James G.
Francis for improvement of "Q" Street from 34th Street to James
Street, was accepted, all other bids rejected and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the contract.
Deferred Business.
Adoption of Resolution No. 44-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
making assurances and making certain
appointments pursuant to requirements
for eligibility under the National
Flood Insurance Program.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Minute Order
authorizing the Public Works Director to prepare and file an
Application for Participation in the National Flood Insurance
Program, was approved.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Resolution No. 44-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield making assurances and
making certain appointments pursuant to requirements for eligibility
under the National Flood Insurance Program, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Medders,
Bleecker,
None
None
Rogers, Seeales, Strong, Barton,
Christensen
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Adoption of Resolution No. 45-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
indicating the Building Permit System
which the City has adopted and the
review procedure for the System.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Resolution No. 45-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, indicating the Building
Permit System which the City has adopted and the review procedure
for the System, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Barton, Bleecker,
Christensen
Noes: Councilman Strong
Absent: None
Mr. Jack Pardee, State Department of Water Resources
Board and State Coordinator for the National Flood Insurance
Program, briefly explained the Flood Insurance Program to the
Council and public.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2235 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield repealing Sections
10.14.010 and 10.38.020 of Title 10
and adding Chapter 5.40 to Title 5
of the Municipal Code, establishing
Regulations for the use of City Parks.
During discussion Councilman Rogers asked if the new
Park Regulations would be posted in each City Park.
City Manager Bergen assured the Council that the regula-
tions would be adequately posted.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Ordinance No. 2235
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield repealing
Sections 10.14.010 and 10.38.020 of Title 10 and adding Chapter
5.40 to Title 5 of the Municipal Code, establishing Regulations for
the use of City Parks, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales,
Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Strong, Barton,
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New Business.
Approval of Preliminary Plans and
Cost Estimate for construction of a
Corporation Yard Facility.
Councilman Bleecker requested that when construction
begins on the new Corporation Yard that an effort be made to hold
down the dust.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Preliminary Plans
and Cost Estimate for construction of a Corporation Yard Facility,
were approved.
Deferral of request from Stockdale
Development Company for approval of
New Cul-De-Sac Design with Landscaped
Parking Islands maintained by the City.
The Planning Commission has reviewed the design and is
of the opinion the cul-de-sac is conducive to a more pleasant
residential environment and will minimize parking problems common
to the standard cul-de-sac. Movement of City service vehicles and
circulation by residents would also be improved by the proposed
design.
Stockdale Development Company estimates the initial
construction cost at $5,800 per cul-de-sac; accordingly, the
concept would be used in subdivisions designed for high-cost homes
paying higher than average taxes.
The Department of Public Works has estimated the cost to
maintain each landscaped cul-de-sac at $250 per year.
The Planning Commission felt the proposal has merit and
recommended approval of the cul-de-sac design and City maintenance
of the landscaping on a trial basis for a period of three years.
Prior to the end of the three year period the Commission would
evaluate cost versus tax revenues of the policy and report its
findings to the City Council. If, after three years the Council
decided to rescind the policy the City would be responsible for
the maintenance of the existing landscaped cul-de-sac areas.
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Mr. Chuck Tolfree, representing Tenneco Realty Develop-
ment Corporation, explained the cul-de-sac design to the Council
and answered questions.
After a lengthy discussion, upon a motion by Councilman
Barton, request from Stockdale Development Company for approval of
new Cul-De-Sac Design with Landscaped Parking Islands maintained
by the City, was held over until the Council Meeting of July 28,
1975, for a staff report on the breakdown of manpower, maintenance
costs and perpetual maintenance-impound account.
Vice-Mayor Bleecker declared a brief recess at this time.
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing on application
of Thomas F. Parker to amend the zoning boundaries from an R-3
(Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-1 (Limited Commercial),
or more restrictive, Zone, affecting that certain property in the
City of Bakersfield commonly known as 1900 through 2008 Brundage
Lane (even only).
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property post,~d
and the property owners have been notified as required by law.
Subject property is located on the north side of Brundag,~
Lane between Oleander Avenue and "F" Street and is the only
residentially-zoned property on Brundage Lane in this area.
The Planning Commission found the C-1 zoning compatible
with the zoning and development of adjacent properties and consistent
with the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
Vice-Mayor Bleecker declared the hearing open for public
participation.
Mrs. Rhea Stewart, 1904 Brundage Lane, objected to her
property being included in this zone change.
Community Development Director Foster stated that the
original application included all the property from 1900 through
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2008 Brundage Lane, however, the Planning Commission recommended
that only 1900 and 2000 Brundage Lane be rezoned. The Commission's
recommendation excluded Mrs. Stewart's property from being rezoned.
Mr. Thomas F. Parker, the applicant, was present to answer
questions of the Council.
No further protests or objections being received, the
public portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation
and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Ordinance No. 2236
New Series amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal Code of the
City of Bakersfield by changing the Land Use Zoning of that certain
property in the City of Bakersfield commonly known as 1900 and 2000
Brundage Lane, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
None
Noes:
Absent: None
This
is the time set for public hearing on application
of Anthony E. Wells to amend the zoning boundaries from an R-1
(One Family Dwelling) Zone to a P.U.D. (Planned Unit Development),
or more restrictive, Zone, affecting that certain property in the
City of Bakersfield located on the southwest corner of Wilson Road
and Actis Road.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and the property owners have been notified as required by law.
The Planning Commission found the P.U.D. zoning of subject
property compatible with the zoning and development of adjacent
properties and consistent with the Land Use Element of the General
Plan.
Vice-Mayor Bleecker declared the hearing open for public
participation.
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Mr. David Fanucchi, President of the Italian Heritage
Dante Association, adjoining property on the west side, stated they
were not objecting to the rezoning of this property, but would like
to be assured that an adequate retaining wall would be constructed
and enough parking spaces will be provided so residents of this
unit will not use their parking lot.
Planning Director Sceales stated that as far as the
retaining wall is concerned the final plan has not been submitted
as yet and he cannot answer thai question at this time. In regards
to Mr. Fanucchi's concern about parking, the City ordinance requires
that the developer provide 2 1/3 parking spaces for each unit.
Reverend Owen Jones, Pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist
Church, 4201 Wilson Road, opposed the zone change because of
increased traffic congestion and residents using the church parking
lot.
Mr. Anthony Wells, the applicant, stated that they are
well aware that some type of retaining wall will have to be
constructed and will submit a plan to the Planning Commission and
Italian Heritage Association in the near future.
No further protests or objections being received, the
public portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation
and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Ordinance No. 2237
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Section 17.12.020 of Title 17 of the Municipal Code changing the
Land Use Zoning of that certain land located on the southwest corner
of Wilson Road and Actis Road; and making findings in connection
with P.U.D. Zone, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
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This is the time set for public hearing on application
of the Bakersfield First Assembly of God to amend the zoning
boundaries from an "A" (Agricultural) Zone and an R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) Zone to a P.U.D. (Planned Unit Development), or more
restrictive, Zone; and from an "A" (Agricultural) Zone and an R-1
(One Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-1-CH (One Family Dwelling -
Church), or more restrictive, Zone, affecting those certain
properties in the City of Bakersfield located on the southeast
corner of California Avenue and the northwesterly extension of
Marella Way.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and the property owners have been notified as required by law.
The Planning Commission found the proposed C-1-CH zoning
of subject property compatible with the zoning and development of
adjacent properties and consistent with the Land Use Element of the
General Plan.
The Planning Commission also approved the Planned Unit
Development, as submitted, subject to the following conditions:
1. A landscape plan.
2. Two (2) emergency access gates in the
masonry wall to be constructed along
California Avenue.
3.A twenty-foot fire lane to be required
along rear of complex
4. Two 3-cubic yard refuse bins to be required
and placed on 8' x 6' x 4" concrete pads.
Vice-Mayor Bleecker declared the hearing open for public
participation.
Mr. Don Johnston, representing Crestmont Oil and Gas
Company, stated they are not objecting to the zone change but are
concerned about their oil and gas lines and also the need for access
lanes to service the wells.
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Reverend Fred Cottriel, Pastor of the Bakersfield First
Assembly of God Church, the applicant, stated that the church would
do everything possible to resolve these problems.
No further protests or objections being received, the
public portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation
and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Ordinance No. 2238
New Series amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal Code of the
City of Bakersfield by changing the Land Use Zoning of that certain
property in the City of Bakersfield located on the southeast corner
of California Avenue and the northwesterly extension of Marella Way,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Ordinance No. 2239
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Section 17.12.020 of Title 17 of the Municipal Code changing the
Land Use Zoning of that certain land located on the southeast
corner of California Avenue and the northwesterly extension of
Marella Way and making findings in connection with P.U.D. Zone,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilman Medders, Rogers, Seeales,
Bleecker, Christensen
None
Strong, Barton,
None
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Adjournment.
There being no further business to come
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Christensen,
adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
before the
the meeting was
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Bakersfield, California, July 28, 1975
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., July 28, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Councilman Donald A.
Rogers.
Present:
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Hart.
Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Strong,
Barton (seated at 8:15 P.M.), Bleecker,
Medders
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Minutes of the regular meeting of
approved as presented.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales,
July 14, 1975 were
communication from
Mr. Rod Williams resigning from the Fire Department Civil Service
Board, was accepted and the Mayor was requested to s~d a letter
of appreciation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Mr. Don G. Simpson,
220 Oakbank Road, was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Fire
Department Civil Service Board, created by the resignation of Rod
Williams, term expiring December 31, 1977.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, communication from
Ben M. Coale, 5705 Cypress Point Drive, on behalf of the citizens
of Kern City, requesting the placing of a signal light at the
intersection of Sundale Avenue and New Stine Road, was received
and referred to the staff for study and recommendation.
Reports.
City Manager Bergen read a report regarding Consolidation
of Police and Fire Department Alarm Monitoring System, as follows:
BACKGROUND
Police - Over the years, various persons have
been permitted to install alarm annunciator units
in the Communications Center of the Police
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California,
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1975 - Page 2
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Department. There have been no guidelines
established to regulate such installations.
With the construction of the new Police
Facilities and its modern centralized Communi-
cations Center, continued maintenance and
operation of the present alarm equipment is
not possible for reasons of both space and
security.
Fire The Fire Department alarm system is being
discontinued, and the fire alarm boxes are being
removed as part of the implementation of the
A.D. Little study. There are about 35 commercial
establishments which have a direct connection
to the existing alarm system. As these connections
are removed, we will need to provide an alter-
native means for them to transmit fire alarms.
The retention of a partial system for these
establishments is impossible because of the age
of the existing equipment and space limitations
in the new Centralized Communications Center
that will not permit the relocation of the
system repeaters.
ANALYSIS
In order that residents, commercial and indus-
trial establishments and other facilities of
present and future subscribers of private alarm
companies and of persons maintaining their own
private alarm system may be connected to the
Centralized Communications Center, it is necessary
that a consolidated alarm monitoring system be
installed in the center to replace all of the
equipment of private alarm companies, persons
maintaining their own private alarm systems, and
the Fire Department alarm system.
It is proposed that such a system be provided
in the form of an exclusive franchise for a
period of five (5) years.
Attached to this memo is a copy of:
1. The Advertisement for Bids.
2. The Resolution of Intention.
3. The Ordinance granting the franchise.
These documents describe in great detail what
the grantee will provide under the terms of
the franchise.
ACTION
It is the request of the staff that the City
Council authorize the advertisement for bids
Bakersfield,
California,
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1975 - Page 3
for an exclusive franchise to install, maintain
and operate a consolidated Police and Fire Alarm
Monitoring System in and on City property.
The Resolution and Ordinance will be acted upon
at a later date after the bids are opened and
analyzed.
Captain James Ware of the Police Department answered
questions of the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, the staff was
authorized to advertise for bids for an exclusive franchise to
install, maintain and operate a consolidated Police and Fire Alarm
Monitoring System in and on City property.
Consent Calendar.
The
(a)
following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
Allowance of
and 1 to 398,
$590,381.07.
Claims Nos.
inclusive,
4906 to 5030,
in the amount of
(b)
Claim for Damages from Jynona Norwood, 355
Scott Street, San Francisco. (Refer to
City Attorney)
(c)
Claim for Personal Injuries
Jean Duley, 6201 Wible Road,
(Refer to City Attorney)
from Elinote
Space 6.
(d)
Claim for Personal Injuries
Pollard, 3809 Apache Avenue.
City Attorney)
from Brice
(Refer to
(e)
Request from Diane Tallon, Clerk Steno-
grapher II, Police Department, for Leave
of Absence Without Pay from June 27, 1975
for a period of 60 days or until she is
able to return to work.
(f) Application for Encroachment Permit from
Harry F. Smith, 3412 Camden Street.
(g) Plans and Specifications for addition to
west wing of City Hall.
(h)
Drainage Easement from George Price, Jr.,
for construction and maintenance of storm
drain line to serve the Adelante Vista
Housing Project.
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(i)
Drainage Easement from the Housing Authority
of the County of Kern for construction of
storm drain line to serve the Adelante
Vista Housing Project. The Housing
Authority will construct the storm drain
line.
(j) DELETED
(k)
Map of Tract No. 3710 and Contract and
Specifications for improvements therein -
located north of Ming Avenue along east
side of McDonald Way.
(1)
Map of Tract No. 3737 and Contract and
Specifications for improvements therein
located north of Wilson Road and along
west side of Westholme Boulevard.
(m)
Final Map of Tract No. 3760 - located on
north side of 18th Street, east of Oak
Street and being developed by Kern-Cal
Corporation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b), (c),
(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) (k), (1) and (m), with deletion of
Item (j), of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Bleecker, Medders
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Barton, Christensen
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, low bid of Kern
Fence Company for fence alterations on South "H" Street between
Ming Avenue and Wilson Road, was accepted, all other bids rejected
and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Valley
Office Supply for Annual Contract ACB 10576 - Office Supplies, was
accepted, the other bid rejected and the Mayor was authorized to
execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bids of Peabody
Gallon for Refuse Body, Ray Gaskin Service for Refuse Packer Tail-
gate Assemblies and Bakersfield Truck & Trailer Repair for Tilt
Cab Glider Kits, were accepted and all other bids rejected.
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Bakersfield,
California,
July 28,
1975 - Page 5
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, low bid of S. Salo~on
Pipeline Construction Company for construction of the Actis Road
Storm Drain, was accepted, all other bids rejected and the Mayor
was authorized to execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers,
Inc. for resurfacing portions of Noble Avenue,
Berkeley Street, was accepted, all other bids
Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
low bid of Dicco,
Yale Avenue and
rejected and the
Deferred Business.
Bakersfield Cable TV's request for
rate increase.
At the Council Meeting of July 14, 1975 action was deferred
until July 28, 1975 to allow the staff sufficient time to analyze
and evaluate the financial information submitted by Bakersfield
Cable TV.
Mr. B. Jack Long, Vice-President of Bakersfield Cable TV,
Inc., read the following letter into the record:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Council
City of Bakersfield
1501Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93301
Re: Bakersfield Cable TV, Inc. Rate
Adjustment Review
On April 10, 1975, Bakersfield Cable TV filed
with your Council a request for an adjustment
to rates and charges. Subsequent to the
Company's filing, a request was made for addi-
tional financial data and such was provided on
April 22, 1975.
There followed, on May 12, 1975, a public
hearing on the Company's request. At that
public hearing, several issues were raised
and additional review of financial data was
requested of your staff. We believe the
financial review has been completed by your
Department of Finance.
We would like, at this time, to respond to
issues that have been raised and also, to
apprise you of the Company's capital improve-
ment plans.
Bakersfield, California, July 28, 1975 - Page 6
2!
First, a series of question/complaints were
submitted to us by Councilman Bleecker. The
attachment to this letter responds to each of
those questions/complaints.
Recognizing that service is the only product
Bakersfield Cable TV has to offer the public,
we deem it necessary to evaluate that service
on a continuing basis. Furthermore, because
CATV is a "state-of-the-art" industry, a
continuing evaluation is necessary to accommo-
date improvements to facilities resulting from
new technology.
The Company fully intends to use revenue generated
by the requested rate adjustment to perform
several capital improvements to the CATV system.
Construct and operate an AML microwave dis-
tribution system within the Bakersfield
CATV system. The most positive benefit to
come from this relatively new distribution
concept will be the elimination of the
fifteen mile sub-low main trunk necessary
to feed signals from the headend facility.
Added benefits will be the reduction of
amplifier cascade on the CATV feeder system.
Overall, there will be a higher level of
signal throughout the system. An added
benefit to come with the new AML system
will be the provision of new FM service--
a service that will accommodate more than
twenty FM stations. The cost of this new
system will be $162,700.
The Company's original investment was made
in 1965 and 1966. CATV plant facilities
are basically a ten year life and the
Company will be implementing rebuild of the
plant miles constructed in 1965. The re-
building of the 51 miles of facilities will
cost $382,500.
The 129 plant miles constructed in 1966 to
be scheduled for rebuild beginning 1976
will cost $967,500.
The 20 plant miles constructed in 1967 and
to be scheduled for rebuild beginning 1977
will cost $180,000.
An additional subscriber service presently
under consideration is a more sophisticated
graphic display information channel to be
used when one or more of the present broad-
cast stations are off-the-air. This infor-
mation channel will be used for the dissemina-
tion of weather and community-interest
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Bakersfield,
California,
July 28, 1975 - Page 7
information, and, possibly financial infor-
mation from major stock exchanges. The cost
will approximate $10,000.
In summary, the capital improvements, through
1976 only, as stated above are:
AML Microwave/FM System
$ 162,700
1975 Plant Facilities Rebuild
382,500
1976 Plant Facilities Rebuilt
967,500
Subscriber Information Channel
(Pending Evaluation)
10,000
TOTAL $1,522,700
Accumulation of Capital
Reserve: Years 1971-1975 ( 618,570)
(Negative Return for years
1965-1970)
Funds needed to perform capital
improvements
904,130
If the rate increase can be made effective
September l, 1975, the additional revenue
generated during 1975 will be only $93,160.
For the year 1976, the additional revenue
generated will be only $279,480. After taxes
and City gross receipts payment the net income
increase generated from the proposed rate
adjustment will be only $180,730 through 1976.
As can be seen the additional net revenue
generated by the proposed rate adjustment
covers only 20.7% of the funds needed to per-
form these capital improvements.
This has been a rather long narration but it
is difficult to cover in only a few sentences.
We thank you for your patience and respectfully
request your approval of our rate adjustment.
Respectfully submitted,
BAKERSFIELD CABLE TV, INC.
B. Jack Long,
Vice-President
Councilman Bleecker moved that prior to granting Bakers-
field Cable TV., Inc. a rate increase that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare an agreement incorporating the improvements
Bakersfield, California, July 28, 1975 - Page 8
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as outlined in their letter and the agreement be submitted to the
Council for approval.
Mr. John Martin, Chief Financial Officer for Bakersfield
Cable TV, Inc., answered questions of the Council regarding their
financial status.
Mr. Nathan Krevitz, commented on the quality of service
provided by Bakersfield Cable TV and the problems he has had with
their billing process.
Councilman Strong offered a substitute motion that Bakers-
field Cable TV be granted the requested rate increase, contingent
upon the improvements, as outlined in their letter, being incor-
porated in an agreement for Council approval.
After discussion Councilman Strong withdrew his substitute
motion.
Councilman Sceales questioned the reason for delaying
this request when the Council did not delay the rate increase for
Warner Cable TV.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Bleecker's motion,
that prior to granting Bakersfield Cable TV, Inc. a rate increase
that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an agreement
incorporating the.improvements as outlined in their letter and the
agreement be submitted to the Council for approval, was approved by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
vote,
Cable
Councilmen Rogers,
Councilmen Sceales, Medders
Councilman Christensen
Councilman Medders stated,
that he
TV, Inc.
Strong, Barton, Bleecker
in qualifying his negative
is opposed to the rate increase for Bakersfield
Bakersfield,
California,
July 28,
1975 - Page 9
New Business.
Approval of Construction Change Order
No. 2 to Contract No. 74-109 with
Fred S. Macomber for work on Police
Building Project.
This proposed change order adjusts the contract price
for several revisions, additions and deletions of contract work.
Change Order No. 2 results in a deduction of $1,115.68 in the
contract price. In addition, the contract completion date would
be extended from March 16, 1976 to March 19, 1976 to allow for 3
days of inclement weather.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Construction Change
Order No. 2 to Contract No. 74-109 with Fred S. Macomber for work
on Police Building Project, was approved and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
Approval of Annexation Boundaries
designated as Hughes No. 2.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Annexation Boundaries
designated as Hughes No. 2, located near the southeast corner of
White Lane and Hughes Lane and containing 1.76 ! acres of undeveloped
and uninhabited land, were approved and referred to the City
Engineer and City Attorney for referral to LAFC.
Approval of Contract between the City
of Bakersfield and the Greater Bakers-
field Chamber of Commerce for the
service of Advertising the City and
Promoting the Industrial Development
of the City.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Contract between
the City of Bakersfield and the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of
Commerce for the service of Advertising the City and Promoting the
Industrial Development of the City, was approved and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
Bakersfield, California, July 28, 1975 - Page 10
5
Approval of Contract between the City
of Bakersfield and the Greater Bakers-
field Chamber of Commerce providing
for the Operation of a Convention
Bureau.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Contract between
the City of Bakersfield and the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of
Commerce providing for the Operation of a Convention Bureau, was
approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Amendment to Preliminary
Wastewater Service Agreement with
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
This amendment will reduce the maximum sewage loading
per day that Anheuser-Busch, Inc. can discharge to Treatment Plant:
No. 3. The reduction will not curtail their normal operations,
but will provide the City a significant operating margin between
the normal plant loading and the design plant loading. This
operating margin should minimize any possible reoccurrence of
overloading that caused the recent problems at Treatment Plant No.
3.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Amendment to
Preliminary Wastewater Service Agreement with Anheuser-Busch, Inc.,
was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 46-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field finding and determining that a
subsequent E.I.R. need not be prepared
for the proposed sale and development
of certain real property in the Down-
town Bakersfield Redevelopment Project.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Resolution No. 46-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield finding and determining
that a subsequent E.I.R. need not be prepared for the proposed sale
and development of certain real property in the Downtown Bakersfield
Bakersfield,
California,
July 28, 1975 - Page 11
Redevelopment Project, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Medders
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Adoption of Resolution No. 47-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving the proposed sale of real
property in the Downtown Redevelopment
Project, and approving the proposed
Disposition and Development Agreement
pertaining thereto.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No.
47-75 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving the
proposed sale of real property in the Downtown Redevelopment
Project, and approving the proposed Disposition and Development
Agreement pertaining thereto, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Medders
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Approval of Application for Encroach-
ment Permit from Julian and James A.
Weston.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Application for
Encroachment Permit from Julian and James A. Weston, for 3"
foundation encroachment along southwest corner of l?th and "L"
Streets for Wells Fargo Bank building, was approved by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker
Medders
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Bakersfield, California, July 28, 1975 - Page 12
27
Approval of Transfer of Funds for New
Police Building Vehicle Maintenance
Facility and Office Furniture.
At the time the Police Facility contract was let, monies
for the construction of a vehicle maintenance facility and furniture
were earmarked within the Unapplied Revenue Sharing Fund but were
not appropriated until such time as the actual amount could be
determined.
The total transfer amounts to $150,000.00; $110,000.00
for the vehicle maintenance facility and $40,000.00 for office
furniture.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Budget Transfer
from Account No. 55-510-6100 in the amount of $20,000.00 and
Account No. 56-510-6100 in the amount of $130,000.00 to Account
No. 56-620-7100 in the amount of $40,000.00 and Account No.
56-620-9200 in the amount of $110,000.00, for new Police Building
Vehicle Maintenance Facility and office furniture, was approved
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Seeales, Barton, Bleecker, Medders
Noes: Councilman Strong
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Councilman Strong clarified his negative vote by stating
that he has been very concerned about the manner in which Revenue
Sharing Funds are handled by the Council and staff, and this is
just another example of the staff not adequately informing the
Council or not taking steps necessary to qualify the expenditure
of these monies in the manner prescribed by HUD.
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing on application
of Dallas Thompson to amend the zoning boundaries from an R-1 (One
Bakersfield, California,
July 28, 1975 - Page 13
Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling),
or more restrictive, Zone, affecting that certain property in the
City of Bakersfield commonly known as 309 Oleander Avenue.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and the property owners have been notified as required by law. ~e
Environmental Impact Report is on file.
Subject parcel is located on the southwest corner of
Buena Vista Street and Oleander Avenue. All properties fronting
Oleander Avenue, within this area, are zoned R-1 (One Family Dwel]~ing).
Seven residents and property owners on Oleander Avenue, within the
area, submitted letters and/or spoke in opposition to the propose([
zone change.
The Planning Commission was of the opinion rezoning of
subject property would set a precedent for additional requests fox'
rezoning along Oleander Avenue and, accordingly, recommended against
the application.
The City Clerk's Office received a letter from F. George,
Hay, 300 Oleander Avenue, with a copy of a petition signed by 76
residents in the immediate area, opposing the zone change.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-.
pation.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposed
zone change:
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
No
Don Schuett, 311 Oleander Avenue
George Hay, 300 Oleander Avenue
James Strong, 150 Oleander Avenue
further protests or objections being received, the
public portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation
and action.
Bakersfield, California, July 28, 1975 - Page 14
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Zoning Resolution
No. 246 denying application of Dallas Thompson to amend Title
Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the Land
Use Zoning of that certain property in the City of Bakersfield
commonly known as 309 Oleander Avenue, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Rogers,
Medders
None
Council,
adjourned at 9:50 P.
Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Councilman Christensen
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
upon a motion by Councilman Medders, the meeting was
M.
~ th~
y of Bakersfield,
Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY ~F. ERK an'd~Ex-~ficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
ma
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Bakersfield,
California, August
11, 1975
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., August 11, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Captain David C.
Patrick of the Salvation Army - Men's Rehabilitation Center.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Medders, Rogers
Councilman Christensen
Absent:
Minutes of the regular meeting of
approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mrs. Walter Monroe, 236 North Stine Road,
July 28, 1975 were
stated that
Martin's Market sponsors a softball team that has recently qualified
for a berth in the "World Softball Tournament" to be held in Appleton,
Wisconsin, starting August 22nd and requested financial aid to h~lp
send the team to the 10-day tournament. Mrs. Monroe introduced Mr.
Ron Chambers, Team Manager, who in turn introduced several members
of the team.
Mayor Hart suggested that Mr. Chambers contact him in the
morning and he would put him in touch with organizations that might
be able to help in raising the funds required.
Mrs. Jill Haddad, 2501 Crest Drive, requested that the
Council rescind the new Refuse Collection Ordinance requiring that
refuse containers be placed at the curbside in residential areas.
Councilman Bleecker read a statement regarding the new
Curbside Refuse Collection Ordinance, as follows:
"Sometimes in our interest to make savings,
particularly during these inflationary times,
the Council and the staff may err. It is the
Council's leadership which over the years has
kept the tax rate down and, at the same time,
given policy direction to the staff in order
to provide the best services available to the
citizenry of Bakersfield. I think the services
Bakersfield, California, August 11, 1975 - Page 2
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provided now are, for the most part, to be
admired by any other city in California, and
I think this enviable position has come about
three ways.
First, and most important of all, the taxpayers
and citizens have taken effective interest in
city government and have made their wishes
known on a wide variety of issues and programs
which have made Bakersfield an excellent city
in which to live.
Secondly, these same citizens have seen fit
over the years to elect a Council which, all-
in-all, has steadfastly protected the concept
that this is the people's city. The people
come first, and each of us must be responsive
to them, and each of us must in our own way
represent our constituents with intelligence
and vigor on whatever the issue may be.
Thirdly, these same citizens have chosen a
Council which has picked wisely in its City
Manager who has in turn seen to it that his
staff and all the rest of our trusted employees
are responsive to the needs of the people.
I look upon this as a very workable tripartite
agreement between the people, the Council and
the city employees. This is the way it should
be, and I hope it never changes.
In my first remark, I said sometimes the Council
may err. Well, this is one of those times.
I think we made a mistake when we unanimously
approved Ordinance No. 2234 requiring front-
yard refuse pickup beginning next Monday,
August 18.
I will tell you quite candidly that the approxi-
mate $55,000 yearly savings involved overruled
my best judgment and I failed to consider many
important ramifications until they were brought
to my attention (sometimes not so politely) by
the people.
I think, perhaps, each Councilman must have had
similar experience.
So, Mr. Mayor, without taking more of the Council's
time, and with the assurance from the City
Manager that the budget can and will be balanced
and that the ad valorem tax rate need not be
raised, I move that Ordinance No. 2234 of the
City of Bakersfield regarding curbside refuse
pickup be amended so that this type of pickup
will not be required and that it be made an
emergency ordinance."
Councilman Barton concurred with Councilman Bleecker's
statement and read into the record a letter from Councilman
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Bakersfield, California, August 11,
1975 - Page 3
Christensen, who could not attend the meeting due to illness, as
follows:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Bakersfield
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93301
Gentlemen:
Due to doctor's orders, I will be unable to
attend council meetings and vote on the issues
considered by council for the next month. I
have asked Councilman Barton to read this letter
at the August 11 council meeting so that my
views on curbside refuse collection may be
publicly expressed and become a part of the
council's records.
When curbside refuse collection was first
presented to the council, hasty action was
taken without fully weighing the unequal impact
the action would have on the taxpayers. The
many city residents who have alleys are un-
affected by our action. However, those with-
out alleys will be plagued with several
additional burdens such as moving heavy garbage
cans to their curbs, purchasing carts or dollies
to accomplish this movement, putting up with
the stench and unsightliness of the trash cans
along the curbs, etc.
After thorough analysis of the Curbside Refuse
Collection Memorandum dated August 11, 1975, I
should like to admit that my hasty vote on
June 23 was wrong. I would like the record to
show that I now wish to rescind that vote.
Sincerely,
J. M. "Chris" Christensen
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
2240 New Series of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield amending Sub-
section (b) of Section 8.48.040 of
the Municipal Code concerning Refuse
Collection.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Emergency Ordinance
No. 2240 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Subsection (b) of Section 8.48.040 of the Municipal Code
concerning Refuse Collection, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders,
Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Christensen
Bakersfield,
California, August 11, 1975
- Page 4
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, communication from
the Downtown Business Association, dated August 7, 1975, opposing
the closing of the downtown Post Office, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, communication from
the State Department of Transportation, dated July 28, 1975,
regarding the City of Bakersfield's request for additional ramps
at the Mount Vernon Interchange, was received and referred to the
Special Freeway Interchange Committee comprised of Mayor Hart,
Councilman Rogers and Councilman Christensen, for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, communication from
Mr. & Mrs. F. C. Porter, 5701 Cypress Point Drive, Kern City,
requesting that consideration be given to installation of a traffic
signal at the intersection of New Stine Road and Sundale Avenue,
was received and referred to the staff for study and recommendation.
City Manager Bergen stated that a study of this inter-
section was made in May, 1975, and at that time it did not meet
warrants for a traffic signal, but the staff feels that additional
developments have taken place since that time to justify another
study. The staff does not want to make a study during the summer
months because part of the warrants for that intersection would be
based on school traffic and it will probably be 30 to 60 days before
a report and recommendation can be presented to the Council.
Reports.
Councilman Barton, Chairman of the Business Development
and Parking Committee, read Report No. 3-75 regarding Approval of
Downtown Improvement District Budget for 1975-76, as follows:
On August 5, 1975, the Council Business Develop-
ment and Parking Committee met with representatives
of the Downtown Improvement District to consider
the District's proposed budget for 1975-76.
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Bakersfield,
California, August 11,
1975 - Page 5
The proposed budget of $48,500 is up $8,885
over actual 1974-75 expenses. The major
increases include a salary adjustment for the
executive director, added expenses for rent
and janitorial service due to office relocation,
and additional costs for promotion and
advertising activities.
The proposed budget incorporates the same
criteria or formula used during the previous
year with the Downtown Business Association
sharing a flat 15 percent in most budget account
items.
The Business Development and Parking Committee
recommends that the City Council approve the
1975-76 Downtown Improvement District Budget
as submitted.
Jacqueline Parish, Director of the Downtown Business
Association, answered questions of the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Report No. 3-75 from
the Business Development and Parking Committee, was accepted and
Budget for the Downtown Improvement District for Fiscal Year 1975-
76, was approved.
City Manager Bergen read a report regarding requested
Rate Increase of Kern County Transportation Services, as follows:
On June 30, 1975, Kern County Transportation
Services, Inc. submitted a letter to the City
requesting a rate adjustment for taxicab
companies operating in the City of Bakersfield.
The company is specifically requesting an
increase in the present flag drop from $.50
to $.80. This would also result in an increase
in the total first mile cost from $1.10 to
$1.40.
Attached to this memorandum is a survey of
present taxi rates in selected California
cities. The survey shows that the average
flag drop rate is $.72, considerably above that
presently in effect in Bakersfield. The
requested increase would put the local rate
$.08 above this average.
Mr. Phil Bradford of Kern County Transportation
Services has indicated that the present taxi-
cab meters are not adaptable to other than
$.10 intervals without replacement of the entire
drums. He estimates the cost of replacing the
drums at approximately $2,500.
The Finance Department has reviewed the financial
information related to the requested rate increase.
Bakersfield, California, August 11, 1975 - Page 6
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As this memorandum indicates, the company net
profit for the year ending March 31, 1976 would
be 3.29 percent without the increase and 7.28
percent if granted.
Based on an analysis of taxicab rates in other
communities and the companies' financial condition,
it appears that the requested rate increase is
reasonable. Although the increase is slightly
above the average of other surveyed cities, it
is likely that many communities will be raising
their rates in the near future. Mr. Bradford
has indicated that this increase should be
sufficient to allow the company to request
increases on other than an annual basis in the
future.
The staff recommends that the City Council give
serious consideration to granting this rate
adjustment and that action be taken at the
August 25 meeting. The two-week interval will
allow time for public comment and input.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, City Manager's report
regarding Requested Rate Increase by Kern County Transportation
Services, was received and ordered placed on file.
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 7.52.190 of the
Municipal Code establishing Rates and
Fares for Taxicabs in the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, First Reading was
considered given an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakers-
field amending Section 7.52.190 of the Municipal Code establishing
Rates and Fares for Taxicabs in the City of Bakersfield.
City Manager Bergen read a report regarding U.S. Postal
Service Regulations requiring Installation of Curbside Mailboxes
in Single-Family Residential Areas, as follows:
On June 23, 1975, the City Council voted unani-
mously to oppose U.S. Postal Service regulations
requiring installation of curbside or cluster
mailboxes in single-family residential areas.
Since that time, the staff has contacted both
the California League of Cities and the National
League of Cities and has been informed that
many communities across the United States have
written to protest these mail delivery require-
ments. The National League of Cities, in
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Bakersfield, California, August 11, 1975 - Page 7
cooperation with the U.S. Conference of Mayors,
has formally expressed its opposition to the
regulations. U.S. Senators Tunney and Cranston
and Congressman Ketchum of Bakersfield have
likewise notified the City that they are opposed
to these requirements. An amendment to the
Postal Reorganization Act of 1975, sponsored
by Congressman Mineta of San Jose prohibiting
curbside or cluster boxes without local govern-
ment approval, has passed the House Subcommittee
on Postal Service. The legislation will be
considered by the full House after the August
recess. If the legislation passes the House,
it will then require Senate approval before
being sent to the President. It is expected
that this process will be completed by late
September or sometime in October.
However, since the date of the City Council
action, the staff has found out, contrary to
information earlier received, that the Postal
Service's present regulations which were
adopted in 1972 already allow local post offices
the option of requiring curbside mailboxes or
clustered mailboxes. The proposed 1975 regu-
lations, in fact, only remove the option of
door-to-door service in new residential areas.
This option, in fact, has practically already
been removed because of Postal Service budgetary
restraints.
Members of the City's staff have held two
meetings with a number of individuals in the
land development, building, and real estate
business to discuss both the curbside and cluster
mailbox requirements. At the conclusion of these
meetings, it was agreed that the cluster-type
concept would not be practical at this time
and that, therefore, the City would have to work
out the best possible solution to conform to the
curbside mailbox provision.
The staff has also met with local post office
representatives. The post office has indicated
its willingness to make the curbside delivery
requirement apply only to new tracts developed
after August 1.
Since the curbside requirement is already in
effect and legislation to overturn it is un-
certain, the staff feels the City has no other
alternative than to comply at this time. There-
fore, the staff will notify builders and developers
of all new proposed tracts of this requirement.
The staff is also in the process of preparing
the appropriate ordinance to conform to the
curbside requirement.
If the pending federal legislation to overturn
it does not materialize within a reasonable
amount of time, the staff will submit the
ordinance for city council action.
Bakersfield,
California, August 11,
1975 - Page 8
City Manager Bergen read a report regarding Hiring of
Planning Consultant Firm to Assist City in Preparation of Community
Development Plan, as follows:
On July 14, 1975, the staff submitted a report
to the City Council outlining the present status
of the City's Community Development Program for
the 1975-76 Fiscal Year. The report indicated
that the funds allocated for city-wide planming
purposes would be used, in part, to develop a
specific community development plan for the
geographical area generally bounded by Freeway
99 (west), Mount Vernon Avenue (east), Columbus
Street (north) and Brundage Lane (south). The
plan will include a comprehensive survey of
existing conditions; establishment of City goals,
objectives, policies, and priorities; and the
preparation of short, intermediate, and long-
range plans for community development. The
plans will be developed in such a manner that
they can be tied into the City's capital improve-
ment program.
In order to complete this plan in a reasonable
amount of time, and also avoid the hiring of
additional full-time staff, proposals have been
solicited from planning consultant firms to
assist the City in this effort. It has been
emphasized to those firms contacted that their
role will be to supplement staff, and that they
will work specifically under daily city staff
direction. In short, the plan to be recommended
to the Planning Commission and the City Council
will be the Community Development Department's
"plan" and not that of the consultants.
A total of ten detailed proposals were received
from planning consultant firms interested in
this project. Seven of these firms were then
interviewed by staff from Community Development,
Public Works, and the City Manager's Office.
Based on these interviews, review of the firms'
previous work, and reference checks, the staff
feels that Quad Consultants of Visalia, Cali-
fornia, can best provide this service to the
City.
Quad Consultants is recommended to assist the
City in the project for the following major
reasons:
1. They are a San Joaquin Valley firm, familiar
with the Bakersfield area.
The firm's partners have had extensive city
government experience in the valley--one as
a city manager, and the other as a planning
director.
Bakersfield,
California, August 11, 1975
- Page 9
$. The firm has indicated that it will open a
Bakersfield office to insure daily contact.
4. The firm has committed a substantial number
of hours of its principals to this project.
The firm has also committed the greatest
number of total hours to this project of
any firm interviewed.
Quad Consultants has indicated that it is well
aware of the importance of continued contact
with both the City Council and the Planning
Commission during the duration of this project.
In addition to personal contacts, the firm will
also submit written reports upon the completion
of each task outlined in the contract. The
consultants, in their proposal, have emphasized
the need to "provide for early, continuing,
supportive involvement in, understanding of,
and concurrence in the total Area Planning
Program by not only the area community, but
most importantly, the Planning Commission and
Council ..... "
It is recommended that the City Council take
the following action:
Approve the hiring of Quad Consultants to
assist the City in the preparation of the
Community Development Area Plan.
Authorize the initial expenditure of up to
$2,360 from Community Development funds for
Task I. Task I will include initial contacts
with the City Council and Planning Commission,
review and analysis of presently related
city programs and activities, familiarity
with the scope and extent of existing data,
and preparation of a more detailed and
specific work program outlining the tasks
involved in preparing the plan, scheduling
timetables, and a clear delineation of the
responsibilities of the City and the
consultant.
The detailed work program, to be completed in
two to three weeks, will then be incorporated
into a contract for City Council approval.
Mr. Harry Tow, representing Quad Consultants, was present
to answer questions of the Council.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Medders,
hiring of Quad Consultants to assist the City in the preparation
of the Community Development Area Plan, was approved and authorization
Bakersfield, California, August 11, 1975 - Page 10
39
was
Community
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Development Funds
granted for the initial expenditure of up to $2,360 from
for Task I, by the following roll call
Manager,
Councilmen Sceales,
Rogers
Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders,
None
Councilman Christensen
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, report from City
dated August 11, 1975, regarding Curbside Refuse Collection
with attached memorandum from Director of Public Works Bidwell,
dated August 7, 1975, Subject: Status Report on Enforcement of
Amendment to Refuse Ordinance and Reasons for Eliminating Walk-In
Collections, was received and ordered placed on file.
Michael Belluomini, Intern Planner for the Community
Development Department, presented a status report on the Medical
Centers Planning Program to develop long-range and short-range
plans and policies for the development of the areas around San
Joaquin and Mercy Hospitals.
During discussion Councilman Bleecker requested
property owner, in these two areas be notified, now, that
a part of the Medical Centers Planning Program and that they be
given some indication as to what this program entails, and also
that they might be subject to the right of eminent domain at some
point in time.
Councilman Rogers stated that the flow chart should be
changed so that public input is included at the beginning of the
program rather than at the end.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 399 to 541,
inclusive, in the amount of $319,959.00.
that every
they are
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California, August 11, 1975 - Page 11
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(1)
(m)
(n)
Claim for Damages from Park Orrison, 2804
Bucknell, Bakersfield. (Refer to City
Attorney)
Claim for Personal Injuries from Fred
Usscry, 6705 Cherrywood Street, Bakers-
field. (Refer to City Attorney)
Claim for Damages from Willie Heron, 309
West Alondra Street, Compton, California.
(Refer to City Attorney)
Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 75-60
with Metro Electric for construction of
Tennis Court Lighting at Siemon Park.
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on construction of Tennis Court
Lighting at Siemon Park - Contract No.
75-60 with Metro Electric.
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on construction of Underdrain Systems
at Centennial Park and Pacheco Greenbelt -
Contract No. 75-57 with Micon.
Application for Encroachment Permit from
Bill Martin, 926 - 31st Street.
Application for Encroachment Permit from
David B. Jones, 2220 "L" Street.
Easement for Turnaround and Access Purposes
from Tenneco Realty Development Corporation -
for approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 2901
for west end of Charter Oaks Drive.
Easement for Public Road Purposes from
Tenneco Realty Development Corporation -
for extension of Marella Way from Montclair
Street to California Avenue for approved
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2901.
Map of Tract No. 3747 and Contract and
Specifications for improvements therein -
located north of Hahn Avenue and easterly
of New Stine Road.
Map of Tract No. 3745 and Contract and
Specifications for improvements therein -
located north of Planz Road and easterly
of Wilson Road.
Map of Tract No. 3757 and Contract and
Specifications for improvements therein -
located north of Wilson Road between
Edgemonf Drive and Ming Avenue.
(o) Contract for improvements for Parcel Map
No. 2901.
Bakersfield, California, August 11, 1975 - Page 12
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(d),
and
roll
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
(p) Contract for improvements for Parcel Map
No. 3116.
(q)
Request from Bakersfield Sandstone Brick
Company, 315 East 18th Street, for
vacation of Inyo Street from south alley
line of Blocks 143 and 144 to south right-
of-way line of East 18th Street. (Refer
to Planning Commission for study and
recommendation)
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b), (c),
(e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), (1), (m), (n), (o), (p)
(q) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the following
call vote:
Councilmen Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders,
Rogers
None
Councilman Christensen
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders,
bid of Power Lift
Company of Bakersfield (only qualified bidder) for three 3-Wheeled
Traffic Control Vehicles, was accepted and the other bid rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, usual bidding
requirements were dispensed with, in accordance with Section
5.20.060 of the Municipal Code, and the Finance Director was
authorized to negotiate for a price for 5 Police Solo Motorcycles
with Thorp's Harley-Davidson, Inc., the local dealer,
the amount budgeted.
Deferred Business.
Agreement between Bakersfield Cable
TV, Inc. and the City of Bakersfield
This Agreement was ordered prepared at the time of the
Cable TV rate hearing. It outlines what the cable company will do
to upgrade its system.
not to exceed
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Bakersfield,
California, August 11,
1975 - Page 13
Councilman Barton stated that he will agree to a rate
increase for Bakersfield Cable TV, but cannot agree to the
installation charge for new customers going from zero to almost
$20.00.
Mr. B. Jack Long, Vice-President and Chief Engineer of
Bakersfield Cable TV, Inc., read the following letter into the
record:
August 6, 1975
Honorable Mayor and Members of Council
City of Bakersfield
1501Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93301
Re: Bakersfield Cable TV, Inc. Agreement
Between City and Cable TV Company
Gentlemen:
On July 28, 1975 Bakersfield Cable TV, Inc.
appeared before the City Council and requested
a rate review. At this hearing, the City
Council asked for an agreement to be entered
into between the City of Bakersfield and
Bakersfield Cable TV, Inc., outlining certain
capital improvements as indicated by the
company.
We are in receipt of said agreement drawn up
by the Bakersfield City Attorney.
Bakersfield Cable TV, Inc. accepts the agree-
ment, however it must be recognized that the
company can be subjected to delays by the FCC
and utility companies and we want you to be
aware of this.
It is our full intention to fulfill our commit-
ments to the best of our ability and we will
begin to immediately implement our plans when
the City executes the proposed Agreement.
We recognize our responsibilities and will
diligently carry out the terms of this agree-
ment, but we must make you aware of the possi-
bility of unavoidable delays that could cause
us not to complete each phase on exact
schedule.
We would ask that you consider this letter and
acknowledge the foregoing possibilities.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
B. Jack Long
Vice President/Engineering
Bakersfield, California, August ll, 1975 - Page 14
43
Councilman Bleecker questioned Mr. Long regarding delays
that could occur as mentioned in the letter.
Councilman Rogers moved that the City Attorney incorporate
an additional paragraph in the Agreement whereby Bakersfield Cable
TV, Inc. would provide, to the staff, a progress report on the
eompany's capital improvements every six months. This motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Seeales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Rogers
Noes: Councilman Medders
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Councilman Strong moved that the Agreement, as amended,
with Bakersfield Cable TV, Inc., outlining capital improvements
the cable company has indicated it will make, be approved; and
the rate increase as requested effective September 1, 1975, be
granted. This motion resulted in the following tie vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Seeales, Strong, Rogers
Noes: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Medders
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Section 14 of the City Charter states, that in case of a
tie vote by the Council the Mayor shall cast the deciding vote.
Mayor Hart stated that he is a substantial stockholder
in Warner Communications and asked the City Attorney if this is a
real or imaginary conflict of interest.
Mr. Long of Bakersfield Cable TV stated that he would
like to clarify that Bakersfield Cable TV and Warner Cable TV are
not associated in any way, shape or form.
Assistant City Attorney Oberholzer stated that it is his
understanding that the City has never granted a franchise to Warner
Cable TV and it is only serving the City because of annexations.
The control of this Council, with respect to the franchise ordinance,
presently in existence, is only over Bakersfield Cable TV and since
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Bakersfield, California, August 11, 1975 - Page 15
these two organizations are apparently completely unassociated he
would rule that the Mayor does not have a conflict of interest and
may exercise his vote.
Mayor Hart stated that he would have to cast a negative
vote on the motion to approve the agreement and rate increase, as
requested, because of the initial installation cost for new
customers. He further stated that he is not opposed to the rate
increase only the initial installation cost and if that could be
waived or withdrawn then he would support the motion.
Mr. Long stated that if that is the deciding factor then
they would withdraw the installation cost.
Councilman Strong moved that the Agreement with Bakers-
field Cable TV, Inc., outlining capital improvements they have
indicated they will make and furnish progress reports every six
months to the City, be approved; and rate increase, as requested,
with the deletion of the initial installation charge for new
customers, effective September 1, 1975, be granted.
Assistant City Attorney Oberholzer stated that the City
has a nonexclusive franchise with Bakersfield Cable TV, meaning
that it is not exclusive to Bakersfield Cable TV and the Council
could determine, at some time, that another competitor could come
in the same area. In light of that there may be a conflict since
the Mayor is a significant stockholder in a competitive business.
Mayor Hart stated that due to a real or imaginary conflict
of interest he would withdraw his vote.
Councilman Strong's motion that the Agreement with Bakers-
field Cable TV, Inc., outlining capital improvements they have
indicated that they will make and furnish progress reports every
six months to the City, be approved; and rate increase, as requested,
with the deletion of the initial installation charge for new customers,
Bakersfield, California, August ll, 1975 - Page 16
45
effective September l, 1975, be granted; was approved by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Sceales, Strong, Barton, Rogers
Noes: Councilmen Bleecker, Medders
Absent: Councilman Christensen
BAKERSFIELD CABLE TV, INC.
SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES
September l, 1975
RESIDENTIAL RATES
Cable television service provided to a single-family
living unit.
I. Service Rates (Monthly)
A. Primary Outlet
B. Additional Outlet (each)
C. F. M. Music Outlet (each)1
$ 6.95
1.00
1.00
(1) Applicable only when connection is in
addition to the primary outlet
II. Installation Charges
A. Reconnect Service Outlet
B. Additional Outlet Connection (each)
C. Move/Relocate Outlet (each)
D. Extend Outlet (each)
E. F.M. Music Outlet (each)
Prewire Dwelling in Construction Stage
(3 outlets)
G. Connect Prewired Home
H. Abnormal Connection Charge
(A normal connection to service a
customer's primary outlet is 150 feet
from the cable plant facilities. The
abnormal connection charge would apply
to requests where the service involved
would be greater than 150 feet from
the plant facilities)
$ 9.25
9.25
9.25
9.25
9.25
27.75
9.25
Cost Plus 15%
III. Surcharges
Prorata of Actual
Federal Communications Commission per
subscriber fees; other Federal, State,
County or City fees or taxes on cable
television service or gross receipts
(exclusive of income and property taxes);
public broadcasting and copyright fees.
COMMERCIAL RATES
Commercial rates apply only to mobile home parks, condo-
miniums, townhouses, apartments and the dwelling units must be 100%
subscribed-for to qualify for this rate category and must be
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Bakersfield,
California, August 11, 1975 - Page 17
operated under one ownership with one customer billing. Further,
the commercial rate only applies to multiple dwelling units in
one building. Buildings may not be grouped for lower rates.
I. Service Rates (Monthly)
Apartments;
- Non-Transient (Mobile Homes;
Townhouses; Condominiums)
A. Primary Outlet
B. Additional Outlet
II. Service Rates
Hospitals)
(each)
$ 6.95
- 4-15 units 5.60
16-30 units 5.25
31-45 units 4.90
46-60 units 4.55
60 units and over 4.20
(Monthly) - Transient (Hotels; Motels;
A. Primary Connection
B. Additional Outlets
III. Installation Charges
$ 6.95
3.00
All necessary service
I V. Surcharges
Federal Communications Commission per
subscriber fees; other Federal, State,
County or City fees or taxes on cable
television service or gross receipts
(exclusive of income and property taxes);
public broadcasting and copyright fees.
Actual Cost + 15%
Prorata of Actual
New Business.
Adoption of Resolution No. 48-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, State of California, calling
a public hearing to determine whether
public necessity, health, safety or
welfare require formation of an
Underground Utility District within
designated area.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No.
48-75 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, State of California,
calling a Public Hearing before the Council on September 8, 1975,
to determine whether public necessity, health, safety or welfare
require formation of an Underground Utility District within
designated area, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders,
Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Bakersfield, California, August 11, 1975 - Page
Adoption of Resolution No. 49-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field fixing a time and place for
hearing protests by persons owning
real property within territory desig-
nated as "Panorama No. 2," proposed
to be annexed to the City of Bakers-
field.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Resolution No. 49-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield setting September 29, 1975,
in the Council Chambers of the City Hall as the time and place for
hearing protests by persons owning real property within territory
designated as "Panorama No. 2," proposed to be annexed to the City
of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders,
Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Adoption of Resolution No. 50-75 of
Intention to include within the
Greater Bakersfield Separation of
Grade District a portion of certain
territory designated as "Panorama
No. 2," and setting the time and
place for hearing objections to the
inclusion of said territory within
said District.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Resolution No. 50-75
of Intention to include within the Greater Bakersfield Separation
of Grade District a portion of certain territory designated as
"Panorama No. 2," and setting September 29, 1975, in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall, as the time and place for hearing
objections to the inclusion of said territory within said District,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders,
Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Bakersfield,
California, August ll,
1975 - Page 19
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 907 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, declaring its
intention to order the vacation of
a portion of 16th Street (adjacent
to City Hall) in the City of Bakers-
field.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution of
Intention No. 907 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
declaring its intention to order the vacation of a portion of 16th
Street (adjacent to City Hall) in the City of Bakersfield and
setting September 8, 1975 for hearing on the matter before the
Council, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders,
Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
2241 New Series of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, amending Section
11.04.620 of Title ll (Traffic Regu-
lations) of the Municipal Code,
concerning establishment of One-Way
Streets.
It is important that this ordinance become effective prior
to opening of school the day after Labor Day. It would make Tartan
Place a one-way south to north street and Piper Way a one-way north
to south street. This will greatly assist in relieving the traffic
congestion which exists on the streets leading to the Highland High
School. During school periods eastbound cars on Auburn Street back
up to Eissler Street presenting a danger to life and property of
persons attempting to enter the school parking lot.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Emergency Ordinance
No. 2241 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
amending Section 11.04.620 of Title 11 (Traffic Regulations) of
the Municipal Code, concerning establishment of One-Way Streets,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders,
Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Bakersfield, California, August 11, 1975 - Page 20
Approval of Contract between the City
of Bakersfield and Horace W. Clark
for School Crossing Guard Services.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Contract between
the City of Bakersfield and Horace W. Clark for School Crossing
Guard Services for Fiscal Year 1975-76, was approved and the Mayor
was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Lease from the City of
Bakersfield to Haberfelde Ford for
southerly 40 feet of existing Parking
Lot between 16th Street and Alley.
On April 28, 1975, the City Council adopted the
Parking Needs Assessment" Study prepared by
merit Department and authorized the staff to
to implement the Parking Plan for City Hall.
following two items will help achieve this objective. The items
all pertain to the parking lot area immediately south of City Hall
bounded by Eye Street and Chester Avenue on the west and east, and
16th Street and the alley on the north and south. Implementation
of these actions will provide twenty-seven additional parking
spaces for the City and nine additional spaces for Haberfelde Ford.
This specific document provides for the leasing of the
southerly 40 feet of the existing parking lot by the City to
Haberfelde Ford at a rate of $150.00 per month for the five year
duration of the lease.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Lease from the
City of Bakersfield to Haberfelde Ford for southerly 40 feet of
existing parking lot between 16th Street and alley, was approved
and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
"Downtown
the Community Develop-
take the necessary steps
This action and the
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Bakersfield, California, August 11,
1975 - Page 21
Approval of Agreement between the
City of Bakersfield and Haberfelde
Ford for access between the Alley
and 16th Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Agreement between
the City of Bakersfield and Haberfelde Ford granting an easement
to Haberfelde Ford for access between the Alley and 16th Street,
was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed from
George Haberfelde, Inc.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Quitclaim Deed
from George Haberfelde, Inc. for that portion of 16th Street
immediately north of the truck repair buildings, was accepted and
the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Letter of Agreement with
William H. Park for Special Seismic
Study.
The State Division of Mines and Geology has prepared a
special study seismic map that conflicts with the seismic map
prepared by the City and KernCOG. The data used by the State and
the City differs. A significant difference exis~ which justifies
further study.
The City must respond to the State by September 30, 1975..
To comply with this the staff recommends that a letter of agreemenl;
be entered into as outlined in the August 8, 1975 letter from
William H. Park.
A letter from KernCOG dated August 8, 1975, offered to
recommend at the next KernCOG regular meeting (September 3, 1975)
to reimburse at two-thirds of the $1,135.00 cost; the one-third
City cost could probably be made up with in-kind staff time.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders,
with William H. Park for Special Seismic Study,
the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Letter of Agreement
was approved and
Bakersfield, California, August 11, 1975 - Page 22
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~earings.
This is the time set for public hearing on application
of Tenneco Realty Development Corporation to amend the zoning
boundaries from an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-2-D
(Limited Multiple Family Dwelling - Architectural Design), or more
restrictive, Zone; from an R-2-D (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling -
Architectural Design) Zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling), or more
restrictive, Zone; from an R-2-D (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling -
Architectural Design) Zone to an R-3-D (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling - Architectural Design), or more restrictive, Zone; from
an R-3-D (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling - Architectural Design
Zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling), or more restrictive, Zone;
and from an R-3-D (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling - Architectural
Design) Zone to an R-2-D (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling - Archi-
tectural Design), or more restrictive, Zone, affecting those eight
parcels of property in the City of Bakersfield lying within Section
10, Township 30 South, Range 27 East, M.D.M., in the City of
Bakersfield located south of Ming Avenue, west of New Stine Road,
north of Planz Road and east of Ashe Road.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and the property owners have been notified as required by law. A
negative declaration is on file and was posted on July 2, 1975.
The proposed zone changes were within a planned Tenneco
neighborhood bounded by Ming Avenue, Stine Road, Planz Road and
Ashe Road.
The Planning Commission found the proposed changes would
result in a reduction in the overall housing density within the
neighborhood and would be consistent with the Land Use Element of
the General Plan.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-
pation. No protests or objections were received. Mr. Chuck Tolfree
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Bakersfield,
California, August 11, 1975 - Page 23
was present as a representative of Tenneco Realty Development
Corporation, the applicant for the proposed zone change. The
public portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation
and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Ordinance No. 2242
New Series amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal Code of the
City of Bakersfield by changing the Land Use Zoning of that certain
property in the City of Bakersfield located south of Ming Avenue,
west of New Stine Road, north of Planz Road and east of Ashe Road,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Adjournment.
There being no further business to
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Strong,
adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Bleecker, Medders,
come before the
the meeting was
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Bakersfield, California, August 25,1975
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P. M., August 25, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Councilman Vernon
Strong.
Present:
Absent:
approved
Minutes of the regular meeting of August
as presented.
Presentation of Retirement Plaque.
Mayor Hart presented a retirement plaque
the Public Works Department,
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Hart. Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders,
Sceales
Councilmen Christensen, Rogers
ll, 1975 were
of
with the City of Bakersfield, effective August 7, 1975.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mr. Mortimer Lopez, 521 South Washington Avenue,
that the Panorama Drive entrance to the Sanitary Landfill
to two-way traffic.
to Jack Phillips
who completed 24 years of service
requested
be opened
Mayor Hart suggested that he and Director of Public Works
Bidwell meet with the County and try to resolve this issue and come
back to the Council with a recommendation.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, communications from
Mrs. Mildred McKaskle, 1301 New Stine Road, Apt. 216 and W. C. Myers,
5605 Cypress Point Drive, requesting installation of a traffic signal
at the intersection of New Stine Road and Sundale Avenue, were
received and referred to the staff for study and recommendation.
Council Statements.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Robert F. Stuhr,
3131 California Avenue, Bill J. Wagner, 4540 Easton Drive and Fred
C. Higgins, 3316 Panama Street, were appointed to fill three
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vacancies on the Board of Building and Housing Appeals, by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders, Sceales
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Christensen, Rogers
Councilman Bleecker requested that the Police Department
notify the Public Works Department when there is a traffic accident
in the City, as there are numerous places where the debris from
these accidents has not been cleaned up.
Reports.
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read Report No. 12-75 regarding
Employee Vacation Accrual and Usage, as follows:
The Governmental Efficiency and Personnel
Committee recently reviewed the City's
Personnel Ordinance regarding vacation accrual
and usage. Based on past department head and
union requests, this Committee and the staff
are of the opinion that the present vacation
policy is outdated and we recommend the
following change:
Vacation leave credited to the employee
on a bi-weekly basis and eligible to
be taken as earned, however, to be
taken at the discretion of the depart-
ment head.
In order to implement this change, the Govern-
mental Efficiency and Personnel Committee
recommends Council approval of the attached
amendments to the Personnel Ordinance, and
further consider this report as first reading
of the Ordinance.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Report No. 12-75
of the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee regarding
Employee Vacation Accrual and Usage, was accepted.
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Subsection (e) and (f) of
Section 3.18.190 of the Municipal
Code, concerning Crediting and Use
of Vacation.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Subsection (e) and (f)
Bakersfield, California, August 25, 1975 - Page 3
55
of Section 3.18.190 of the Municipal Code, concerning Crediting
and Use of Vacation.
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read Report No. 13-75 regarding
Approval of Contract for Planner Positions in Community Development
Department, as follows:
The City's Community Development Grant for 1975-
76 includes funds for two associate planner
positions to assist the Community Development
Department in its planning program during the
year. These positions were originally recom-
mended to the City Council by the Planning
Commission in their memorandum of February 3,
1975 and approved by the City Council for
incorporation into the City's application for
community development funds.
The positions are to be filled on a contractual
basis for a one year period and as such will
not have civil service or permanent status.
In order to ensure that the individuals remain
for the contract duration, they will be given
additional compensation of 25% at the completion
of the contract period. This is equivalent to
the fringe benefit compensation paid to regular
civil service employees.
A total of thirteen individuals were interviewed
for the two positions. The candidates have been
ranked in order of qualifications and experience.
The Committee recommends that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to execute contracts with
the two best qualified of these individuals for
planning services for the one year period.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Report No. 13-75
from the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee, was
accepted; and Contracts with the two best qualified individuals
for Planner positions for a one year period in the Community
Development Department, were approved and the Mayor was authorized
to execute same.
Councilman Medders, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 6-75 regarding 1975-76 Budget
Requirements and Tax Rate, as follows:
The Budget Review and Finance
with members of the staff and
City's cash reserves, general
menis and available funds for
Committee has met
reviewed the
financing require-
the 1975-76 budget
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year. A review of the requirements of Section
58 of the City Charter which establishes a
basic general cash reserve policy for the City
of Bakersfield, was also made.
Based on these Charter requirements it was
determined that the City's general reserve
requirement as set forth in the Charter should
now be at a minimum of $3,000,000 for the 1975-
76 year. Even though a portion of the equipment
replacement reserve may be relied upon to cover
some deficiency in the general reserve, it is
the Committee's opinion that the general reserve
should be maintained as near to the $3,000,000
level as available funds will provide. Funds
are available from operating carry overs in
excess of estimates from 1974-75. It is there-
fore recommended that the general reserve be set
at $1,790,000 for the 1975-76 budget year, which
is the maximum amount now available.
Other available funds which have materialized
since the 1975-76 budget hearings are as follows:
Council savings in budget hearings
Assessed value tax increase
Estimated revenue increases
$140,000
275,000
239,940
$654,940
Offsetting these additional funds are the
following needs:
Budget increase for back & side
yard pick up
Loss in anticipated revenues from
the Street & Roads Transportation
Funds
Increase required for other reserves
$ 52,745
57,353
544,842
Total $654,940
The increase in the other reserve requirements
indicated above for the 1975-76 fiscal year are
for the following purposes. An increase in the
payroll reserve to $960,000 is necessary in
order to meet 1976-77 commitments made this year
and to provide enough funds to cover one pay
period. The Committee also found that the
downtown parking garage will require a working
capital reserve in the amount of $40,000.
In addition, initial working capital require-
ments for the Kern River Water enterprise for
the 1975-76 year will be necessary. These are
as follows:
Salary purposes
Water storage charges
Property taxes
Other operation & maintenance
$160,000
25,000
65,000
50,000
Total working capital Reserve $300,000
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This advance will be returned to the City's
general reserve when the water enterprise has
operated for a period of time sufficient to
accumulate its own reserve.
In reviewing other City reserves, the Committee
felt no other changes should be made. The
capital outlay fund has a reserve of $90,000
which has been carried forward from prior years.
In view of the known reduction in future gas
tax revenues, which will have an adverse effect
on the City's street construction program, the
Committee proposes that no reduction be made.
The equipment replacement reserves of $1,658,378
previously mentioned are those which have
accumulated through normal depreciation charges.
No change in that policy is proposed nor does
the Committee propose any change in the policy
of accumulating all required reserves for out-
standing bond issues.
In view of the above financial requirements and
needs which must be maintained for the City's
continued fiscal stability, the Committee
recommends that the City Council retain the
present property tax rate of $2.6219 for 1975-
76 and adopt the ordinance as submitted.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Report No. 6-75
from the Budget Review and Finance Committee regarding 1975-76
Budget Requirements and Tax Rate, was accepted.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 542 to 767,
inclusive, in the amount of $363,825.28.
(b) Application for Encroachment Permit from
Ethel Herald, 2300 Calvin Street.
(c)
Easement for pipeline purposes from City
to Pacific Gas & Electric Company for
an existing gas line in the former alley
of Block 315.
(d)
Street Right of Way Deed from Delfino
Brothers providing 45 feet of right-of-way
for south half of a portion of Planz Road
between Stine Road and Akers Road.
(e)
Street Right of Way Deed from David W.
and Bobbye L. Carpenter, husband and wife,
for a corner cutoff at southwest corner
of Butte Street and Sonora Street as
required for Parcel Map 3150.
(f)
Street Right of Way Deed from Roy & and
Helen B. Wattenbarger, for 30 feet of east
half of Actis Road south of Wilson Road to
Tract No. 3747.
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(g)
Claim for Damages from Rosedale-Rio Bravo
Water Storage District. (Refer to City
Attorney)
(h)
Plans and Specifications to widen and
improve Planz Road between Stine Road
and Real Road.
(i)
Map of Tract No. 3759 and Contract and
Specifications for improvements therein -
located south of Sundale Avenue and east
of Ashe Road.
(j)
Contract for improvements for Parcel Map
3068 - located east of Stine Road and
north of White Lane.
Communication from Floyd R. & Victoria H.
Bowen, 902 Stine Road, requesting annexa-
tion and zone change, from R-1 to C-i, of
that parcel of property abutting Stine
Road on the east side and lying northerly
(behind) the Albertson's-Skagg's shopping
complex which is located on the northeast
corner of Stine Road and Ming Avenue.
(Refer to Planning Commission for study
and recommendation)
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b), (c),
(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (k) of the Consent Calendar,
were adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders, Seeales
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Christensen, Rogers
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, bids of Jim Alfter
for concrete work and Weaver Brick Contractor for masonry work on
construction of Landscaped Traffic Barriers on "K" Street and "L"
Street, were accepted and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
contracts.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, low bid of Dicco,
Inc., for surfacing of southerly extension of Wilson Road and
widening of Planz Road, east of Wilson Road, was accepted, the
other bid rejected and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Motorola
Communications for Public Safety Satellite Receiver System, was
accepted and the other bid rejected.
Bakersfield, California, August 25, 1975 - Page 7
59
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of William
A. West Company for Tandum Suspensions for Refuse Trucks, was
accepted and the other bids rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, usual bidding
requirements were dispensed with, in accordance with Section
5.20.060 of the Municipal Code, and the Finance Director was
authorized to negotiate a price with Motorola Communications and
Electronics for Radio Equipment for the Police Department, not to
exceed the amount budgeted.
Deferred Business.
New Cul-De-Sac Design
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Sceales,
landscaped cul-de-sacs in new subdivisions for a one-year trial
period, was approved.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2243 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Section 7.52.190
of the Municipal Code establishing
Rates and Fares for Taxicabs in the
City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Ordinance No. 2243
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Section 7.52.190 of the Municipal Code establishing Rates and Fares
for Taxicabs in the City of
roll call vote:
Councilmen Strong,
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Bakersfield, was adopted by the following
Barton, Medders, Sceales
Councilman Bleecker
Councilmen Christensen, Rogers
New Business.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2244 New
Series levying upon the assessed
valuation of the taxable property in
the City of Bakersfield a rate of
taxation upon each one hundred dollars
of valuation for the Fiscal Year
beginning July 1, 1975, and ending
June 30, 1976.
The City's tax rate of $2.6219 for Fiscal Year 1975-76
will remain the same as Fiscal Year 1974-75.
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Bakersfield, California, August 25,
1975 - Page 8
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Ordinance No. 2244
New Series levying upon the assessed valuation of the taxable
property in the City of Bakersfield a rate of taxation upon each
one hundred dollars of valuation for the Fiscal Year beginning
July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders, Sceales
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Christensen, Rogers
Approval of Contract between the City
of Bakersfield and Quad Consultants
for Planning Services.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Contract between
the City of Bakersfield and Quad Consultants for Planning Services,
was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
County Auditor-Controller authorized
to add Delinquent Weed Abatement
Assessments to the 1975-76 Secured
Tax Roll.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, the County Auditor-
Controller was authorized to add Delinquent Weed Abatement Assess-
ments levied during the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1975, to the
1975-76 Secured Tax Roll.
Adoption of Resolution No. 51-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field increasing the compensation to
private Refuse Collector under Contract
No. 65-72, effective August l, 1975.
Contract No. 65-72 requires the City to review the com-
pensation paid to contractor on the basis of the Consumer Price
Index. The Public Works Department has made the required review
and on that basis recommends the compensation payable to the
contractor be increased by 12.6% as calculated under the terms of
the contract. This increase was anticipated during budget deli-
berations. The total percentage adjustment for the period August
1, 1972 to August l, 1975 amounts to 29.1% of the gross amount.
Bakersfield, California, August 25, 1975 - Page 9
6!
of
sation to private Refuse
effective August 1, 1975,
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Resolution No. 51-75
the Council of the City of Bakersfield increasing the compen-
Collector under Contract No. 65-72,
was adopted by the following roll call
Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders, Sceales
None
Councilmen Christensen, Rogers
Adoption of Resolution No. 52-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field to include Car Rental Business
in list of permitted uses in the C-1
Zone.
The Planning Commission on August 20, 1975, considered
a request to include a car rental business, not more than 12
passenger cars, as a permitted use in the C-1 Zone. Under Section
17.52.040 of the Municipal Code, uses other than those listed in
the zoning regulations may be considered permitted uses in a
particular zone if the requested use is a similar use and a finding
is made by the Planning Commission and the City Council that the
additional use is not more detrimental to the welfare of the
community than the uses specifically permitted. The Commission
made this finding by Resolution and recommends that the Council
also adopt a Resolution to the same effect.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Resolution No. 52-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield to include Car Rental
Business in list of permitted uses in the C-1 Zone, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Barton, .Bleecker, Medders, Sceales
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Christensen, Rogers
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 908 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield declaring its intention
to order the abandonment of the Drain-
age Easement in Lots 10 and 11, Tract
3562, in the City of Bakersfield.
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Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Resolution of
Intention No. 908 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring its intention to order the abandonment of the Drainage
Easement in Lots 10 and 11, Tract 3562, in the City of Bakersfield
and setting September 15, 1975 for hearing on the matter before
the Council, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders, Sceales
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Christensen, Rogers
Adoption of Resolution No. 53-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field determining fee to reimburse
City for administrative costs in
processing Application to Segregate
Land and Bond, amend Assessment and
Diagram in Public Improvement District
No. 801-A for Assessment No. 22
thereof.
The processing of an application for segregation of land
and bond in Public Improvement Districts requires the Street
Superintendent to amend the original diagram assessment; requires
the Finance Director to issue bonds in place of the original and
requires the City Attorney to prepare the documents to effect the
segregation. A fee of $100.00 is considered a reasonable amount
to reimburse the City for such extra services.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Resolution No. 53-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield determining fee to reim-
burse the City for administrative costs in processing Application
to Segregate Land and Bond, amend Assessment and Diagram in Public
Improvement District No. 801-A for Assessment No. 22 thereof, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Medders,
None
Councilmen Christensen, Rogers
Sceales
Bakersfield, California, August 25, 1975 - Page
63
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Medders, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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City of Bakersfield,
Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY~RK and~io Clerk of the
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Council
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Bakersfield,
California,
September 8, 1975
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P. M., September 8, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Councilman Donald A.
Rogers.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart.
Absent: None
Councilmen Barton, Bleecker,
Medders, Rogers,
Christensen,
Sceales, Strong
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 25, 1975 were
approved as presented.
Reports.
Councilman Rogers,
read Legislative Report No.
as follows:
member of the Legislative Committee,
7-75 regarding Senate Bills 268 and 278,
There are two bills which merit attention.
They are Senate Bill 268 and Senate Bill 278.
Both are concerned with mandatory sentencing
for crimes.
Senate Bill 268 provides that a person convicted
of sale of i ounce of heroin or possession for
sale of heroin be sentenced to state prison and
not be given probation.
Senate Bill 278 would require that any person
convicted of a serious felony, using a firearm
in the commission of the crime, would be sent
to prison.
The serious crimes contemplated are:
Robbery
Murder
Kidnapping
Burglary
Rape with force or violence
The need for Senate Bill 278 is clearly demon-
strated by a report from the Attorney General's
Office. This study revealed that 41% of those
convicted of murder in San Francisco and Alameda
Counties received probation. Thus, if you were
to commit a murder with a firearm in those two
counties, you would have four out of ten chances
of being placed on probation.
Crime is the number one concern of most American
citizens. It is believed that mandatory prison
sentences for some crimes will have an effect
of deterring some of the crimes in California.
Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1975 - Page 2
The bills are at present on the floor of the
Legislature. It is recommended that Assembly-
man Bill Thomas, Senator Walter Stiern and the
Governor be urged to support Senate Bill 268
and Senate Bill 278.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Legislative Report
No. 7-75 regarding Senate Bills 268 and 278, was approved, and the
Mayor was requested to prepare necessary communications to Assembly-
man Bill Thomas, Senator Walter Stiern and Governor Gerald Brown,
urging their support of these bills.
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read Report No. 14-75 regarding
Contract for Employment Testing Materials, as follows:
Upon request of the Police Civil Service Board,
the Personnel Division of the City Manager's
Office recently contacted the California State
Personnel Board regarding technical testing
practices. Through this contact it was learned
that the State Board's Cooperative Personnel
Services offer a wide range of selection services,
including written examinations. These services
are intended to provide the technical support
needed by local agencies to accomplish the
objectives that they have set for their personnel
selection programs and still maintain local
control and responsibility for its personnel
selection practices.
As the Council knows the fairness of employment
tests is currently a major issue. Federal and
State laws require both private and public
employees to use nondiscriminatory hiring
procedures. Government regulations and guide-
lines in this field pertain to all steps in
the selection process, including minimum quali-
fications, application screening, written tests
and oral interviews.
In the past the City has contracted with the
International Personnel Management Association
for similar testing services, however, their
headquarters are in Chicago and communications
have been difficult. Since basically the same
services are available through Cooperative
Personnel Services, which is located in Los
Angeles, the Governmental Efficiency and
Personnel Committee is recommending Council
approval of the contract with the State Personnel
Board, and authorization for the Mayor to sign.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Report No. 14-75
of the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee, was accepte~d.
Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1975 - Page 3
Approval of Contract with State of
California, Personnel Board, for
Employment Testing Materials.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Contract with State
of California, Personnel Board, for employment testing materials,
was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Councilman Barton and Mayor Hart welcomed a Government
Class from West High School.
City Manager Bergen reported that a City-Wide Clean-Up
Program has been initiated to dispose of discarded appliances,
scrap lumber, building materials, used furniture and other "bulky"
items that are not part of the regular collections provided for
by the City's refuse collection and tree maintenance crews. The
City will be divided into four sections with the following dates
established for each
SECTION 1
SECTION 2
SECTION 3 -
SECTION 4 -
The following
(a) Allowance
inclusive
amount of
section:
- 6 A.M., September 29, 1975
Shall include the incorporated
area north of Bernard Street and
east of Union Avenue.
- 6 A.M., September 30, 1975
Shall include the incorporated
area north of Brundage Lane and
Stockdale Highway and west of
Union Avenue.
6 A.M., October 1, 1975
Shall include the incorporated
area south of Brundage Lane and
Stockdale Highway and west of
Union Avenue.
6 A.M., October 2, 1975
Shall include the incorporated
area south of Bernard Street and
east of Union Avenue.
Consent Calendar.
items were listed on the Consent
of Claims Nos. 768 to 910,
, excluding No. 789, in the
$92,696.53.
Calendar:
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(b)
Claims for Damages from Gertrude D. and
Joseph G. Ferber, 1060 San Marino Way,
Salinas, California. (Refer to City
Attorney)
(c)
Street Right-of-Way Deed from Fred L.
and Gertrude L. Thompson for a portion of
easterly 55.00 feet of Stine Road north
of White Lane, as required on Parcel Map
No. 3068.
(d) Application for Encroachment Permit from
Joe Mooney, 3809 Panorama Drive.
(e) Application for Encroachment Permit from
John Bigley, 3208 South "P" Street.
(f)
Application for Encroachment Permit from
Alfred T. Meyer, DBA Bakersfield Machine
Co., Inc., 920 East California Avenue.
(g)
Plans and Specifications
Enclosure for Wastewater
No. 3.
for Blower Noise
Treatment Plant
(h)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on project known as resurfacing
portions of Noble Avenue, Yale Avenue
and Berkeley Street - Contract No. 75-82
with Dicco, Inc.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Items (a), (b),
(c), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h) of the Consent Calendar, were
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales, Strong
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Groeniger
& Co. for Fire Hydrants and Burys, was accepted, all other bids
rejected and due to the savings realized from this low bid and in
anticipation of future price increases and needs of the Fire
Department the Finance Director was authorized to advertise for
bids for an additional 20 hydrants and 18 burys.
Deferred Business.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2245 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Subsection (e)
and (f) of Section 3.18.190 of the
Municipal Code, concerning Crediting
and Use of Vacation.
Bakersfield,
California,
September 8,
1975 - Page 5
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Ordinance No. 2245
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Subsection (e) and (f) of Section 3.18.190 of the Municipal Code,
concerning Crediting and Use of Vacation, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales, Strong
Noes: None
Absent: None
New Business.
Approval of Right-of-Way Acquisition
from Delfino Brothers, replacement
of Irrigation Ditch and Approval of
Voucher No. 789.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Right-of-Way Acquisi-
tion from Delfino Brothers for 45'
and Akers Road, replacement of irrigation ditch and Voucher No.
of Planz Road between Stine Road
789
in the amount of $10,592.00, were approved.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 909 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, declaring its
intention to order the vacation of a
portion of Inyo Street lying between
Truxtun Avenue and East 18th Street,
in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Resolution of
Intention No. 909 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
declaring its intention to order the vacation of a portion of Inyo
Street lying between Truxtun Avenue and East 18th Street, in the
City of Bakersfield and setting October 6, 1975 for hearing on the
matter before the Council, was adopted by the following roll call
Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Christensen,
Sceales, Strong
vote:
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
support the closing of Inyo Street but
the date for hearing on this matter.
Medders, Rogers,
Councilmen Barton and Christensen stated that they do not
voted in favor of setting
Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1975 - Page 6
City Manager Bergen stated that a petition objecting to
the closing of Inyo Street has been received in the City Clerk's
Office and the person who circulated this petition will be notified
of the date of hearing.
Adoption of Resolution No. 54-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field deleting a Council Meeting in
the month of October, 1975.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No.
54-75 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield deleting a Council
Meeting in the month of October, 1975, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Seeales, Strong
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
None
None
Adoption of Resolution No. 55-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field approving the destruction of
certain obsolete City records,
documents, instruments, books and
papers, pursuant to Section 34090
et seq. of the Government Code of
the State of California.
This resolution authorizes the Bakersfield Police Depart.-
ment to destroy obsolete records, reports, etc. that are more than
five years old.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Medders,
Resolution No. 55-75 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving the destruction of certain obsolete City records, documents,
instruments, books and papers, pursuant to Section 34090 et seq. of
the Government Code of the State of California, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Seeales, Strong
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield,
California,
September 8,
1975 - Page 7
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 56-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field approving an Agreement for use
of Parking in the "~t Street Parking
Garage.
This resolution approves an agreement making five addi-
tional parking spaces available at $20.00 per month, in the "K"
Street Parking Garage, as provided in the original Disposition and
Development Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and Weston
to build a Wells Fargo Bank on Parcel "C." These additional spaces
are required to meet the City's Municipal Code.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No.
56-75 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving an
Agreement for use of parking in the "K~ Street Parking Garage, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales, Strong
Adoption of Resolution No. 57-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving the Application for 1974
State Grant Moneys for improvements
in Grissom, Kroll Way, Akers Road,
Beale, Wilson and Wayside Parks.
On June 4, 1974, the voters of the State of California
approved the 1974 State Park Bond Act and a total of $1,349,379
was allocated to Kern County based on State guidelines. On October
28, 1974, the City Council approved the allocation of $233,065.44,
to the City of Bakersfield for park improvements. In order to
receive these funds during the 1976-77 fiscal year, the City must
file a Project Application describing the intended use of the funds
with the State by September 15, 1975. The City will be evaluating
the specific projects in next year's budget.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Resolution No. 57-7~i
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving the Application
for 1974 State Grant Moneys for improvements in Grissom, Kroll Way,
Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1975 - Page 8
Akers Road,
following roll call
Ayes:
Beale, Wilson and Wayside Parks, was adopted by the
vote:
Councilmen Barton, Bleecker,
Sceales
Noes: Councilman Strong
Absent: None
Christensen, Medders, Rogers:,
Councilman Barton and Mayor Hart welcomed students from
Horizon High School.
This is the time
Hearings.
set for public hearing on Resolution of
Intention No. 907 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, de-
claring its intention to order the vacation of a portion of 16th
Street (adjacent to City Hall) in the City of Bakersfield.
This hearing has been duly posted.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-
No protests or objections being received, the public
deliberation and
pation.
portion of the hearing was closed for Council
action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton,
Resolution No. 58-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering the vacation of
a portion of 16th Street (adjacent to City Hall) in the City of
Bakersfield, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders,
Sceales, Strong
Rogers,
None
None
This is the time set for public hearing before the Council
to ascertain whether the public necessity, health, safety or general
welfare require the removal of poles, overhead wires and associated
overhead structures and the underground installation of wires and
facilities for supplying electric, communication, cable television
or similar and associated services in Underground Utility District
No. 4, which is a portion of "Q" Street.
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Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1975 - Page 9
This hearing has been duly posted and utility companies
and property owners within the district have been notified.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-.
pation. No protests or objections being received, the public
portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and
action.
Councilman Barton stated that he would not argue with the
value of underground utilities but disagrees with the concept of
having piecemeal districts and therefore will have to vote against
the formation of this district.
Councilman Bleecker stated the Public Works Department
has a precise plan of past and future undergrounding of utilities
for the City of Bakersfield, and since most of the Councilmen were
not on the Council at the time this plan was presented, he requested
that the Public Works Director furnish copies for their perusal.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker,
Resolution No. 59-75 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
State of California, establishing Underground Utility District No.
4, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales,
Strong
Noes: Councilman Barton
Absent: None
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
MAYO f th~
.ty of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY ~LERK ah~ Ex~ficio Clerk of the Council
of th~ City of BaP~rsfield, California
ma
Bakersfield,
California,
September 15, 1975
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P. M., September 15, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Mr. Tom Tiemens,
Director of Teen Challenge.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart.
Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders,
Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 8, 1975 were
approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Maggie Jones, Promotional Director of the Ice Capades,
extended an invitation to the Mayor and Council to attend opening
night of the Ice Capades at the Civic Auditorium on Wednesday,
October 1, 1975.
Mr. Bill Williams, Assistant Superintendent of the Green-
field School District, requested the Council to urge Governor Brown
to sign Senate Bill 420, which is a Remedial Reading Program for
the students in the State of California.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, the Mayor was requested
to prepare the necessary communication to Governor Edmond G. Brown
urging his support of Senate Bill 420.
Councilman Bleecker stated that he does not believe that
the Council should enter into recommendations of this type since
the schools have elected school boards for that purpose, and there-
fore, would abstain from voting on SB 420.
Council Statements.
Councilman Barton requested the City Manager to formulate
a program to aid in controlling the excessive speed of cars on
neighborhood streets, specifically Laurel Drive, Sandra Drive and
Agate Street, and report back to the Council.
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Bakersfield, California, September 15, 1975 - Page 2
Councilman Barton and Mayor Hart welcomed Government
Classes from West High School and Horizon High School.
Councilman Rogers reported that the Special Committee,
appointed by the Council, Mayor Hart, Councilman Christensen and
Councilman Rogers, met and discussed whether or not the Columbus
Street entrance to the Landfill should remain closed or be reopened.
The Landfill is now operated by the County of Kern, and in a recent
meeting with County officials the Committee learned that the area
presently being used for dumping will soon be filled and a new
area will be opened which is nearer to the entrance off Alfred
Harrell Highway. The County pointed out that when the new dump
area is opened the Columbus Street entrance will be less useful.
The Committee's recommendation is to support the position of the
County in leaving the Columbus Street entrance closed.
Reports.
Councilman Rogers, member of the Special Freeway Inter-
change Committee, read a report regarding the Mount Vernon Inter-
change, as follows:
At the Council meeting of August ll, 1975, the
City Council referred to this special committee
the communication from the State Department of
Transportation which made reference to the Mount
Vernon Interchange. In that letter the California
Highway Commission stated they are willing to
give project approval for additional ramps at
Mount Vernon subject to completing all the
environmental and public hearing processes.
This project approval would not, however, pro-
vide for any funding.
The special committee met to review the letter,
its impact and the procedural steps necessary
for such an interchange. The biggest part of
this processing involves the filing of an
environmental impact report. The committee has
also discussed at some length various alternatives
to local financing (which, at this time, is the
only option open to us) and also various proba-
bilities for right of way acquisition.
In proceeding with the preparation of the
environmental impact report, some tasks will
be required to be performed by the City staff
which would include noise assessments, traffic
counts, definition of the area of benefit and
the possible effects of air pollution. It is
Bakersfield, California, September 15, 1975 - Page 3
75'
the feeling of this special committee that we
should proceed with acquiring project approval
by the State Department of Transportation. We
request the Council to direct this committee
and the staff to continue its efforts in obtaining
a full interchange at Freeway 178 and Mount
Vernon Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the Special Freeway
Interchange Committee report, was approved, and the Special Freeway
Interchange Committee and staff were directed to continue its efforts
in obtaining a full interchange at Freeway 178 and Mount Vernon
Avenue.
Approval of Minute Order extending
time for consideration of Claim for
Damages filed against the City of
Bakersfield by the Rosedale - Rio-
Bravo Water Storage District.
City Attorney Hoagland stated that for the past few months
the City has been negotiating with Rosedale - Rio-Bravo Water
Storage District relative to certain water matters connected with
the acquisition of the Kern River properties or Tenneco properties.
In order not to be precluded from establishing any legal rights,
Rosedale - Rio-Bravo Water Storage District filed a Claim for
Damages against the City of Bakersfield and ordinarily it would be
automatically rejected 45 days after filing. However, we are still
in the process of negotiations, and the two parties may legally
extend the time for rejection of that Claim. It is recommended
that an extension of time be granted until November 17, 1975 and
negotiations will continue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Minute Order extending
time until November 17, 1975, for consideration of Claim for Damages
filed against the City by Rosedale - Rio-Bravo Water Storage District,
was approved.
City Attorney Hoagland, member of the Legislative Committee,
reported that Assembly Bill 700 provides that a three-member board
be appointed by the Governor to establish rules and regulations
governing the conduct of local police officers, throughout the State
of California. AB 700 would supplant any local regulations,
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Bakersfield,
California,
September 15,
1975 - Page 4
whatsoever, including Charter provisions; it would be an entirely
separate system of rules and regulations and completely negate
any local disciplinary authority. One of the major detriments of
the Bill is the high cost to cities.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the Council went on
record in opposition to AB 700; the Mayor was requested to prepare
necessary communications to Governor Brown expressing this opposition
and also transmit to Senator Stiern the Council's appreciation for
his negative vote on this Bill. Councilman Strong abstained from
voting on this motion.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 911 to 997,
inclusive, in the amount of $306,695.74.
(b) Map of Tract No. 3749 and Contract and
Specifications for improvements therein -
located south of Stockdale Highway and
westerly of Montalvo Drive.
(c) DELETED
(d) Contract for improvements required for
Parcel Map 3162.
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Items (a), (b),
and (d), with deletion of Item (c), of the Consent Calendar, were
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales,
Strong, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Olesen
Company for Auditorium Spotlights, was accepted and all other bids
rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of San
Joaquin Supply Company for Trash Cans for City Parks, was accepted
and all other bids rejected.
Bakersfield,
California,
September 15, 1975
- Page 5
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bids of Ray
Gaskin Service Company for 2 Cab and Chassis, Angelus Truck Company
for 10 Cu. Yd. Dump Body and P. B. Sales Company for 5,000 lb.
Rated Front-End Loader and 14 Cu. Yd. Dump Body, was accepted and
all other bids rejected.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Medders,
all bids for the construction of the West Wing of City Hall were
rejected, authorization was granted to revise the plans and specifi-
cations and the Finance Director was authorized to rebid the project.
New Business.
Approval of Minute Order regarding
Assurance to County of Kern on Water
Environmental Impact Report.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the following Minute
Order was approved:
It is moved and ordered by the City Council as
follows:
The City reaffirms that it will continue to
observe the procedures of the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970 as set
forth in Resolution No. 13-74 of the City
of Bakersfield for the Environmental Impact
Report re: Use and Disposition of Property
and Water Rights Acquired by the City of
Bakersfield from Tenneco West, Inc. in
Settlement of Litigation.
That the City is aware of the recreational
water needs of the County of Kern as set
forth in the Murray, Burns and Kienlen
report of October 1974 and will cooperate
with the County in meeting those needs,
including honoring the present contracts
and forming new contracts where desirable.
The City recognizes the present sources of
water utilized for recreational needs of
the County and pledges no interference with
such sources.
Approval of Joint Powers Agreement
with the County of Kern to jointly
share in use of County CENTREX
Telephone System.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Joint Powers Agree-
ment with the County of Kern to jointly share the use of the County
CENTREX Telephone System, was approved and the Mayor was authorized
to execute same.
Bakersfield,
California,
September 15,
1975 - Page 6
Approval of Construction Change Order
No. 3 to Contract No. 74-109 with
Fred S. Macomber for Police Facility.
This proposed change order includes a change and addition
of electrical materials and equipment, addition of 3 windows in an
interior basement wall, and deletion of a portion of the storm drain
line which will be completed under separate contract. The proposed
No increase
change order will increase the contract price $506.21.
in time is allowed as a result of this change order.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Construction Change
Order No. 3 to Contract No. 74-109 with Fred S. Macomber for Police
Facility, was approved and the Nayor was authorized to execute same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 60-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field amending Resolution No. 95-74
concerning approval of the Kern
County Federal Aid Urban Committee
Process and tb~ portion of the
Program relating to the City of
Bakersfield.
On November 18, 1974, the Council, by Resolution No. 95-74
approved the Kern County Federal Aid Urban Committee Process and
Federal Aid Urban Program as set forth in Exhibit "A," pursuant to
the 1973 Federal Highway Act. Since that time the City has requested
that one of its projects (Baker Street-Truxtun Avenue to Sumner
Street) be increased from $40,000 to $190,000, and other requests
for change by participants in the Committee have been made. This
resolution makes these changes by adoption of a revised Exhibit "A."
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Resolution No. 60-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Resolution No.
95-74 concerning approval of the Kern County Federal Aid Urban
Committee Process and the portion of the Program relating to the
City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen,
Strong, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
Medders, Rogers, Sceales,
Bakersfield, California, September 15, 1975 - Page 7
79
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing on Resolution of
Intention No. 908 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring
its intention to order the abandonment of the Drainage Easement in
Lots 10 and 11, Tract 3562, in the City of Bakersfield.
This hearing has been duly advertised and posted.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-
pation. No protests or objections being received, the public
portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and
action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Resolution No. 61-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering the abandonment
of the Drainage Easement in Lots 10 and 11, Tract 3562, in the
City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales,
Strong, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
This is the time set for continued public hearing before
the Council for hearing protests by persons owning real property
within territory designated as "Kern River No. 4," proposed to be
annexed to the City of Bakersfield.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and notices sent to all property owners as required by law.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the hearing on the
annexation of "Kern River No. 4," was continued until November 24,
1975,
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
by the following roll call vote:
Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales,
Strong, Barton
None
None
This is the time set for continued public hearing before
the Council for hearing protests by persons owning real property
8O
Bakersfield,
California,
September 15, 1975
Page 8
within territory designated as "Kern River No. 5," proposed to be
annexed to the City of Bakersfield.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and notices sent to all property owners as required by law.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the hearing on the
annexation of "Kern River No. 5," was continued until November 24,
1975, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales,
Strong, Barton
None
None
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the meeting was
8:55 P.M.
Noes:
Absent:
Council,
adjourned at
e C~eld,
Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY~RK ~n~Ex-O f~icio Clerk of the Council
of t~e City of Ba~sfield, California
ma
Bakersfield, California, September 22, 1975
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P. M., September 22, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Mr. Howard Hatcher,
President, Seventh Quorum of Seventies, Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Rogers,
Sceales, Strong, Barton
Absent: Councilman Bleecker
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 15, 1975 were
approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mr. K. C. Thompson, President of Associated Veteran
Students and Vice-President of Associated Student Body, Bakersfield
College, requested Mayor Hart to honor Bakersfield College by firing
the cannon which will be the official kick-off for the Renegade
Football Season, Saturday, September 27, 1975.
Council Statements.
Councilman Barton read a letter from L. H. Miller, 2807
Terrace Way, dated September 22, 1975, regarding early unauthorized
closing of China Grade dump in
times, and requested the staff
the letter.
Councilman Rogers stated
operated by the County of Kern and
spite of published and posted closing
to investigate the matter and answe~
that the landfill is now being
this letter should have been
directed
ment.
to the Board of Supervisors or their Public Works Depart-
Councilman Christensen questioned the City Attorney
regarding City franchises and stated that he had numerous telephone
calls from irate citizens, yesterday and today, about Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California, September 22, 1975 - Page 2
Cable TV being off the air and not being able to reach them by
telephone.
After discussion, Councilman Barton made a motion that
the staff be directed to report to the Council the status of
construction and implementation of the new services by Bakersfield
Cable TV, as soon as possible, preferably within the next two weeks.
Councilman Rogers offered a substitute motion that the
staff be directed to contact Bakersfield Cable TV and request that
an appropriate representative be present at next week's Council
Meeting to give a report on the following questions:
1. What happened this past weekend and why?
2. How their telephone answering service is
handled during the week and weekend?
3. What methods they have of notifying people
of outages?
4. What plans they have to improve this noti-
fication service?
5. Update the Council on how they are
progressing on their schedule of improve-
ments, which was part of the agreement
when the rate increase was granted.
6. What is their method of billing?
Councilman Rogers' substitute motion was unanimously
approved.
Councilman Medders remarked on an article appearing
the Bakersfield Californian on Wednesday, September 17, 1975,
in
entitled "City Faces $6,000.00 a Day Fine for Odor from Wastewater
Treatment Plant No. 3," and questioned the staff about what has
been done to rectify this situation.
Public Works Director Bidwell reported that the City will[
be presenting evidence to the Air Pollution Control Board on
September 23, 1975, to show what improvements have been made since
the original "cease and desist" order was issued in June, and
residents in the area would generally agree that the odor has been
pretty well subsided.
Bakersfield, California, September 22, 1975 - Page 3
Reports.
Councilman Medders, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 7-75 regarding Budget Transfer,
City Hall Parking Lot, as follows:
On April 28, 1975, City Council action directed
the staff to take the necessary steps to imple-
ment that portion of the Downtown Parking Needs
Assessment Report which dealt with an expanded
parking lot for the City Hall complex. Subse-
quent Council actions have included acceptance
of quitclaim deed, provision of alley access
and lease of property by Raberfelde Ford.
Final action by the Council on September 8,
1975, vacated that portion of 16th Street lying
between Eye Street and Chester Avenue.
Construction of the parking lot itself can begin
as all necessary procedures to implement this
portion of the report have been completed. It
is necessary to do the work at this time so that
adequate parking may be provided before beginning
construction of the new wing of City Hall.
At the time the original plan was submitted, no
cost estimates had been done; therefore, no
money had been appropriated for this work.
After reviewing the proposed parking plan, it
is the recommendation of this committee that
$5,600 be transferred from the Council Contingency
Fund Account No. 11-510-6100 to Public Works
Department Account No. 25-795-9400 so that the
actual construction of the lot may take place.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Report No. 7-75 of
the Budget Review and Finance Committee regarding Budget Transfer,
City Hall Parking Lot, was approved and authorization was granted
to transfer $5,600.00 from the Council Contingency Fund Account No.
11-510-6100 to Public Works Department Account No. 25-795-9400 for
construction of the parking lot.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 998 to 1143,
inclusive, in the amount of $185,702.78.
(b)
Claim for Personal Injuries from Walter M.
Ricks, 510 Taylor Street, Apt. #17,
Bakersfield. (Refer to City Attorney)
(c)
Claim for Damages from Cecil H. Harris,
Fresno, California. (Refer to City
Attorney)
Bakersfield, California, September 22, 1975 - Page 4
(d) Application for Encroachment Permit from
Lee J. McCoy, 2422 Bay Street.
(e)
Street Right-of-Way Deed from Kern Cal
Corporation and J. L. Dandy & Co. for
the extension of Hasti-Acres Drive from
its present northerly boundary north to
Ming Avenue, as required for development
of Parcel Maps 2912 and 2913.
(f)
Street Right-of-Way Deed from Motel 6,
Inc., for a cul-de-sac at south end of E1
Potrero Lane south of White Lane, as
required for development of Parcel Map
3162.
(g)
(h)
(i)
Notice of completion and Acceptance of
Work on project known as Structural Steel
Work - City of Bakersfield Police Building -
Contract No. 74-100 with Riverside Steel.
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on installation of Traffic Signal
and Street Lighting at the intersection
of Ming Avenue and Hughes Lane - Contract
No. 75-25 with Smith Electric Supply.
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on Fence Alterations on South "H"
Street between Ming Avenue and Wilson
Road - Contract No. 75-94 with Kern
Fence Company.
Upon
(c), (d), (e),
adopted by the
a motion by Councilman Christensen, Items (a), (b),
(f), (g), (h) and (i) of the Consent Calendar, were
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong,
Barton
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Bleecker
New Business.
Approval of Contract Change Order No.
1 to Agreement No. 75-59 with ComSales,
a Division of Rimo Manufacturing, Inc.,
for Signal and Communications Equip-
ment for Police Facility.
The changes will increase the capacity of the paging
equipment and provide synchronization of all console clocks, time
clocks and recording equipment. The Change Order will increase the
contract price by $2,875.00.
Bakersfield, California, September 22, 1975 - Page 5
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Contract Change
Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 75-59 with ComSales, a Division of
Rimo Manufacturing, Inc., for Signal and Communications Equipment
for Police Facility, was approved and the Mayor was authorized to
execute same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 62-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field to include Antique Shops in
list of uses permitted subject to
Conditional Use Permit in the C-1
Zone.
This resolution will permit antique shops (as conditioned)
to be located in a C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone sub3ect to
the granting of a Conditional Use Permit. Section 17.52.040 of
the Municipal Code permitted this action on findings by both the
Planning Commission and City Council that the use is similar to
uses already so permitted and is not more obnoxious or detrimental..
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, Resolution No. 62-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield to include Antique Shops
in list of uses permitted sub3ect to Conditional Use Permit in the
C-1 Zone, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales,
Barton
Strong,
None
Councilman Bleecker
Approval of Plans and Specifications
for Police Vehicle Service Building.
These plans will provide a facility for minor maintenance
of Police Department vehicles. At the time the contract was awarded
for the Police Building the City did not have the property necessary
for construction of this facility. Time for completion is scheduled
to coincide with completion of the Police Building.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Plans and Specifi-
cations for Police Vehicle Service Building, were approved and
the Finance Director was authorized to advertise for bids.
Bakersfield, California, September 22, 1975 - Page 6
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY C$~RK and Ex~O~ficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Ba~rsfield, California
ma
Bakersfield, California, September 29, 1975
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., September 29, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Tom Hubbard
of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong,
Barton, Bleecker~ Christensen
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 22, 1975 were
approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Representative from Bakersfield Cable
TV regarding questions presented at
Council Meeting of September 22, 1975.
Councilman Rogers stated that he made a motion at last
week's Council Meeting that a representative of Bakersfield Cable
TV appear before the Council tonight to present a report and answer
questions regarding problems that occurred with the cable service
last week.
Mr. B. Jack Long, representing Bakersfield Cable TV,
explained that the problems were caused by a cable break which
caused a loss of power and this problem can be alleviated when the
microwave is installed.
Mr. Long answered questions regarding their telephone
answering service and read a letter addressed to Mr. Howard Channell
from Air Signal International, Inc., dated September 23, 1975,
apologizing for the lack of service received on Sunday, September
21, 1975 and assuring them it would never happen again.
Mr. Long also read a letter from Pacific Gas & Electric
Company, dated September 24, 1975, informing the Cable Co. of a
power failure which occurred on Sunday, September 21, 1975 and
again on Monday, September 22, 1975, and apologized for further
interruptions in the cable service.
Bakersfield, California, September 29, 1975 - Page 2
Councilman Barton stated that to keep the Council aware
of and help solve the problems he would move that the Council
appoint a Cable TV Review Committee for comments and recommendation
back to the Council.
After discussion Councilman Barton withdrew his motion.
Mr. Marshall H. Jacobson, Attorney at Law, 214 "H"
Street, submitted a proposal to the Council suggesting that an
Ad Hoc Citizens Committee be appointed by October 6, 1975, to
submit findings of fact and recommendations concerning the operations
of Bakersfield Cable TV Company to the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, proposal from Mr.
Marshall H. Jacobson suggesting that an Ad Hoc Citizens Committee
be appointed by October 6, 1975, to submit findings of fact and
recommendations concerning the operations of Bakersfield Cable TV
Company to the Council, was received and ordered placed on file.
During discussion Councilman Rogers suggested that
instead of a three-five member committee that perhaps each Council-
man should appoint one member, making a total of seven.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Barton made a
motion that a Council Cable TV Review Committee be appointed to
review problems and other matters relating to Bakersfield Cable
TV., which failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong
Absent: None
Councilman Rogers made a motion that each Councilman be
prepared, next Monday, October 6, 1975, to make one appointment
each of a citizen, who need not be a City resident, to a Fact Finding
Citizens Committee concerning the operations of Bakersfield Cable
TV, which failed to carry by the following roll call vote
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales
Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
None
Christensen
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Vice-Mayor Bleecker welcomed Boy Scout Troop No. 444 and
their leader Leroy Clark.
Council Statements.
Councilman Strong questioned the staff regarding the
expenditure of an additional $10,000.00 without Council approval,
as outlined in a memorandum.
City Manager Bergen stated that the money has been
budgeted by the Council and the agreement that was entered into by
the Council authorized additional work up to the amount budgeted,
and since formal approval was not required the staff felt that it
was necessary that the Council be informed.
Reports.
Councilman Rogers, Chairman of the Water and City Growth
Committee, read Report No. 8-75 regarding Status of Final E.I.R.
on Use and Disposition of Property and Water Rights Acquired by
the City of Bakersfield from Tenneco West, Inc., in Settlement of
Litigation, as follows:
I have here a make-up copy of the final draft
of the water environmental impact report. This
make-up copy is being printed at the present
time and will be out in the middle of the week.
This Friday, at 12:00 Noon, the Planning Com-
mission will meet to make their recommendation
to the City Council for certification of the
environmental impact report as meeting the
requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act. If the Planning Commission recom-
mends certification, such will go before the
Council on Monday, October 6.
The final environmental impact report contains
responses to all those who filed comments at
the time of the hearing on the draft environ-
mental impact report. Those who did file
comments will receive copies of the report
with the responses to their comments.
Councilman Rogers suggested that the staff, after the
final E.I.R. is printed, place a copy on file at the Reference
Desk of the Beale Memorial Library.
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Councilman Rogers, Chairman of the Water and City Growth
Committee, read Report No. 7-75 regarding Financing Water Acquisition,
as follows:
The Committee and staff members met with the
City's water consultants and a representative
of the bond underwriters to review potential
interest costs of revenue bonds to be issued
for the City's purchase of Kern River water
rights and related properties. The total
purchase of those rights and properties will
be financed as follows:
Price of all rights and properties
Less properties sold to Kern Delta
Rights and properties retained by
City
Deduct deferred payment contract
to be paid only from surplus
revenues to Tenneco
Balance
Add debt service costs and
reserve requirements to be held
on deposit for 30 years
Amount to be financed by revenue
bonds
$17,900,000
3~500,000
$14,400,000
2,900,000
$11,500,000
1,500,000
$13,000,000
It was determined that the City could authorize
a single issue of $13,000,000 in water revenue
bonds for the purchase, or that it could
authorize a combination of water revenue bonds
and lease revenue bonds. Both types of bonds
would be retired over a 30-year period from
water revenues. Water revenue bonds, however,
command approximately 1½ percent higher interest
rates than do lease revenue bonds. According
to our financial consultants, approximately
$3,000,000 representing physical properties
being acquired could be financed by lease
revenue bonds. Only the remaining $10,000,000
would then be financed at the higher interest
rates commanded by water revenue bonds. A
combination issue of lease revenue bonds and
water revenue bonds would save the City more
than $1,000,000 in interest costs over the
30-year period. The Committee recommends,
therefore, that two series of revenue bonds be
issued--a series of lease revenue bonds in the
amount of $3,000,000 and a series of water
revenue bonds in the amount of $10,000,000.
It will be necessary for the City Council to
adopt an ordinance committing the City to a
lease agreement for the $3,000,000 in properties
to be leased. This lease agreement, in effect,
commits the City to make lease payments and then
be responsible for recovering those payments
Bakersfield, California, September 29, 1975
Page 5
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from the water revenues. The lease agreement
will commit the City to make annual rental
payments from water revenues which are avail-
able to the general fund of the City.
The Committee believes that this method of
financing is well-warranted by the savings of
over $1,000,000 in interest costs. In order
to implement this financing at the appropriate
time, our bond counsel has prepared the necessary
ordinance for Council consideration.
The Committee recommends adoption of this report
and this be accepted as first reading of the
ordinance.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Report No. 7-75 of
the Water and City Growth Committee regarding Financing Water
Acquisition, was accepted.
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving a Formal Agreement relating
to a public leaseback, and the
execution thereof by and between the
City of Bakersfield and the City of
Bakersfield Water Facilities Corporation.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield approving a Formal Agreement
relating to a public leaseback, and the execution thereof by and
between the Cify of Bakersfield and the City of Bakersfield Water
Facilities Corporation.
Vice-Mayor Bleecker declared a brief recess at this time.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 1144 to 1248,
inclusive, in the amount of $352,708.52.
(b) Claim for Damages or Injuries from Gregory
Lionel Moore. (Refer to City Attorney)
(c)
Street Right-of-Way Deed from the Central
California Conference Association of the
Seventh-Day Adventists for 6 feet along
east, side of Actis Road just south of
Wilson Road.
(d)
Street Right-of-Way Deed from Bakersfield
Airpark, Inc., providing for additional
15 feet of right-of-way for south half of
a portion of Watts Drive east of Union
Avenue.
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(e)
Street Right-of-Way Deed from Fairway
Land and Development Company, Ltd., pro-
viding additional 15 feet of right-of-
way for south half of a portion of Wilson
Road between Larson Lane and Agate Street.
(f)
Street Right-of-Way Deeds from Charles
Lum and Elwood M. Ingledue, providing
additional 20 feet for widening a portion
of south half of Planz Road east of Akers
Road and west of Real Road.
(g)
Street Right-of-Way Deed from the Plaza
Christian Church of Bakersfield, California,
a California Corporation, providing
additional 15 feet of right-of-way for
north half of a portion of Wilson Road
between Calvin Street and Hughes Lane.
(h)
Street Right-of-Way Deeds from Frank M.
& Lorraine Torres, Garth & Lucille Mason,
John D. & Helen Robinson and 0onah Paul
& Frances L. Brown, providing additional
15 feet of right-of-way for north half of
a portion of Wilson Road between Castro
Lane and Christopher Court.
(i)
Temporary Flowage Easement granted by
Moreland Niles Community Builders, drainage
in Edmonton Street south over undeveloped
land which has been designated as future
extension of Edmonton Street.
(j)
Easement from Tenneco Realty Development
Corporation and Panama Union School
District, for public road purposes for
south half of Edgemont Drive adjacent to
Tract No. 3728 and just west of Wilson
Road.
(k)
Request from Frank & Melva Moody, 1305
Shattuck Avenue, Richard & Peggy McCormick,
1301 Shattuck Avenue, Robert & Donna Ford,
1304 Telegraph Avenue, and Linda Plant,
1300 Telegraph Avenue, for abandonment of
a pedestrian easement located in Tract
1708 between Lots 9, 10, 24 & 25. (Refer
to Planning Commission)
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, Items (a), (b),
(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (k) of the Consent
Calendar, were adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Sceales, Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Rogers
Bakersfield, California, September 29, 1975 - Page 7
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, low bid of J. L0
Denio for widening and improving Planz Road between Stine Road and
Real Road, was accepted, all other bids rejected and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the contract.
New Business.
Deferral of Appointment of Voting
Delegate and Alternate for the League
of California Cities Conference,
October 19-22, 1975.
Councilman Strong moved that Councilman Barton be appointed
as the City's voting representative for the League of California
Cities Conference.
Councilman Christensen moved that Councilman Sceales be
appointed as the Alternate Voting Delegate for the League of
California Cities Conference.
Councilman Christensen withdrew his motion until after
the Voting Delegate has been appointed.
Councilman Rogers asked if the resolutions from the
League have been received so that the Council may determine what
actions the voting delegate should take at the conference.
Councilman Strong stated that the resolutions will be
sent to each City prior to the League Conference and the Council
should have ample opportunity to review before the conference.
After discussion, Councilman Strong withdrew his motion
to appoint Councilman Barton as Voting Delegate for the League of
California Cities Conference.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, appointment of
Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities
Conference to be held in San Francisco, October 19-22, 1975, was
deferred until October 6, 1975.
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing before the Council
for hearing protests by persons owning real property within territory
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designated as "Panorama No. 2," proposed to be annexed to the
City of Bakersfield.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and property owners notified as required by law.
Vice-Mayor Bleecker declared the hearing open for public
participation. No protests or objections being received, the
public portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation
and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Resolution No. 63-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring that a majority
protest has not been made to the annexation of territory designated
as "Panorama No. 2" proposed to be annexed to the City of Bakers-
field, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Ordinance No. 2246
New Series approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited terri-
tory to the City of Bakersfield, California, designated as "Panorama
No. 2," and providing for the taxation of said territory to pay
the bonded indebtedness of said City, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
This is the time set for public hearing before the Council
for hearing objections to include within the Greater Bakersfield
Separation of Grade District certain territory designated as
"Panorama No. 2" Annexation. This hearing has been duly advertised.
Vice-Mayor Bleecker declared the hearing open for public
participation. No protests or objections being received, the
public portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation
and action.
Bakersfield, California, September 29, 1975 - Page 9
95
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Resolution No. 64-75
annexing certain territory designated as "Panorama No. 2," to the
Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker, Christensen
Noes: None
Absent: None
This is the time set for public hearing on application
by the Planning Commission to amend the zoning boundaries from an
R-1 (One Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-1-D (Limited Commercial
Architectural Design), or more restrictive, Zone; and from an R-1
(One Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-2-D (Commercial - Architectural
Design), or more restrictive, Zone, affecting that certain property
in the City of Bakersfield known as a portion of the Stine Canal
that lies adjacent to Stine Road north of Ming Avenue.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and property owners notified as required by law.
This rezoning is for the purpose of zoning subject portion
of the Stine Canal with the same zoning as the adjacent properties
to the west. The adjacent property owners proposed to cover this
area of the canal to provide additional off-street parking spaces
for their existing and planned commercial developments.
The Planning Commission found the proposed changes are
consistent with the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
Vice-Mayor Bleecker declared the hearing open for public
participation.
Mr. Armstrong, representing the land owners, requested the
Council to approve the zone chaages.
Mr. Clete Harper, 4124 Granada Avenue, stated that he is
not opposed to the zone change but would like to request that maps
of the affected property be included with notices of hearing so
adjacent property owners would be able to identify the exact property
being rezoned.
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No further protests or objections being received, the
public portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation
and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Seeales, Ordi'nance No. 2247
New Series amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal Code of the
City of Bakersfield by changing the Land Use Zoning of that certain
properly in the City of Bakersfield known as a portion of the Stine
Canal that lies adjacent to Stine Road, north of Ming Avenue, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales, Strong, Barton~
Bleecker
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Christensen
Councilman Rogers stated that he received a letter from
the City's Water Consulting Engineer, Thomas Stetson, dated September
24, 1975, regarding report on Water Requirements for Riverside
Recreation Areas in Kern County, October 1974, by Murray, Burns &
Kienlen, Consulling Civil Engineers.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Strong~ the meeting was
adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
~ity of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CL~K and Ex-~f~icio Clerk of the Council
of the/O~ty of Bakersfield, California